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Roads and Highways - Obstructions


Service Description: Roads and pavements must be kept clear of obstructions for safety reasons. The Isle of Wight Council has the power to serve notice on a person who commits an offence of wilful obstruction on the highway or pavement. In certain circumstances the courts allow the highway authority to remove obstructions and recover reasonable costs incurred in doing so from the offender.

Also known as:- Building Works Affecting the Highway, Permits - Building Works

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