Little hedge big fence

MashBag · Nov 13, 2023

I seem to have a moral maze today.

My mate lives on a sagging T junction, left hand side of the base leg in the corner.

By sagging I mean the main road is a bend.

He has a very low hedge in his tended front garden (the corner) at the moment. He is planning to swap it for 4ft boarded fence - for easier maintenance.

So concerned is he about blocking drivers view of the busy main road he has paid for a planning consultation.
The result of which the council planner said 4ft is OK & if road users complain they have no comeback.

That's not the best bit....
Not only will it obscure most peoples view. He exits straight on to the main road in a small car so it will block his view too creating his own personal high speed blind bend.

???

Jim Brewster · Nov 13, 2023

If it's front garden I thought 3ft/1 metre was the limit for a fence or wall, though I don't think the height limit applies if it's a hedge.

Chippy_Tea · Nov 13, 2023

MashBag said:
My mate lives on a sagging T junction, left hand side of the base leg in the corner.

By sagging I mean the main road is a bend.

Can you post a google street view image as i dont understand what "left hand side of the base leg in the corner" means.

MashBag · Nov 13, 2023

Try this..
The red arrow is his drive (exit).
Probably not curved the road enough Tbh but you get the drift.

Dotted line is new 4ft fence.

Clint · Nov 13, 2023

What's across the road,opposite?
Put one of those "shop lifter" mirrors over there...he can see what's coming round the corner then.

Chippy_Tea · Nov 13, 2023

The only problem i can see is the 4ft fence will block the view of motorists pulling onto the main road.

We really need to see the actual junction if you post the location or PM me it if you dont want it known i will get a google street map view into the post.