Highway Design Guide

The Highway Design Guide sets out the general principles and minimum standards for the layout and dimensions of highways and paved areas in residential and industrial developments for which Nottinghamshire County Council is the Highway Authority and for which the Planning Authorities are:

• Ashfield District Council
• Bassetlaw District Council
• Broxtowe Borough Council
• Gedling Borough Council
• Mansfield District Council
• Newark and Sherwood District Council and
• Rushcliffe Borough Council.

It should not be seen as a prescriptive solution to all road layouts. The aim has been to provide a broad framework within which development of a high standard of road safety and environmental quality can take place to the benefit of all members of the community. The standards are not inflexible. In particular circumstances where it is desirable to complement the character of existing development – such as conservation areas – departures may be allowed provided that they are still consistent with the general aim of this document.

This is the fourth edition of the Highway Design Guide. The previous edition was published in 1987. The fourth edition places a far greater emphasis on layout designs which will restrain vehicle speeds and therefore produce a safe and more convenient environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

The cost of a Highway Design Guide is £38.50+ £5.00 postage and packing
Revised costs from 1st April 2008.

For further details on how to obtain a copy please contact us on tel: 0115 977 2518.