Policy information sourced from Hammersmith & Fulham Planning Guidance

TR18 Permanent stopping up or diversion

The permanent stopping up or diversion of the highway as part of a development, requires the permission of the Highway Authority in the form a ‘Stopping Up Order’ under Section 247 of the Town and Country Planning Act (as amended) to be obtained, in addition to planning permission. This may be subject to a local enquiry. If so, the developer would be expected to meet any costs relating to this enquiry.

For more information please see the Hammersmith & Fulham Planning Guidance