The S38 Adoption Process

Key Build Stage 9 Completed Build

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The following checks shall be arranged for satisfactory completion.

  • Roads and footways swept and cleaned.
  • Overall condition of all surfaces, ensuring there are no outstanding defects or temporary reinstatements.
  • Any damage to kerbs, channels blocks or edgings.

Vegetation works complete including:

  • Weed growth to be treated.
  • Vegetation established and maintained as necessary.
  • Grassed verges mown and edged.
  • Trees in agreed locations and of acceptable condition.
  • Root protection/barrier systems for tree planting.
  • Planted areas (including SuDS wildflowers) in agreed locations and of acceptable condition.

Drainage checks complete including:

  • No sediment build up in SuDS features.
  • SuDS features are draining effectively.
  • No settlement in levels and/or block migration on permeable paving.
  • Any permanent water levels in SuDS features are in accordance with the approved design.
  • Site SuDS features complete - including those outside of the S38 boundary which serve a highway drainage function.
  • Erosion and scour check at surface water discharge point.
  • Gullies and drainage systems cleansed.
  • CCTV survey by certified company of all highway drain pipes including gully laterals.
  • Signs and markings in place.
  • Street lighting test certificates supplied and approved.
  • Easements are in the correct location, with no encroachments or permanent structures positioned within the area.

Supporting information:

  • Written confirmation to state S104 and/or private foul and surface water drainage systems have been inspected by the responsible party and are without significant defect.
  • Request as built drawings to be submitted within the maintenance period.
  • Requested that Section 50 applications for privately maintained surface water systems should be submitted.