Roads - pavements - obstructions

Obstructions on the highway

Streetworks, roadworks, skips, scaffolds, hoardings, advertising boards and building materials that block the pavement can be considered to be causing an obstruction to pedestrians. The London Borough of Enfield is responsible for ensuring safe passage along the footway and that such obstructions are removed.

If you identify that something is causing an obstruction to the public footway/pavement, contact Highway Services as soon as possible.

We will establish whether the offending item has a permit or other permission to be on the footway. If there is a permit, we will assess whether the item has been placed correctly and negotiate with the owner of the item to ascertain whether there is a more suitable site or position. In some cases, such as utility streetworks, it may be necessary to close the footway and divert pedestrians to an alternative route.

If an item does not have permission to be on the footway, Highway Services will request that it is removed immediately.

Eligibility
None.

Required Customer Information
None.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
We endeavour to inspect an obstructed area within 24 hours and if appropriate arrange for immediate removal

More information about this service

Contact Us

Address:
London Borough of Enfield
Highway Services
7 Melling Drive
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 4BS
Map

Telephone:
020 8379 2152

Fax:
020 8379 2305

Voicemail:
After 5pm

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm

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