Utility Pole distance from road edge

[Paul in the woods]

56 minutes ago, JaySmith said:

It should be 500mm from the curb stone from memory and where possible it should be located within the PMH.

That's the badger, thanks. Googling it shows up:

 

Quote

Wherever possible, on footways or grass verges the pole position should be a minimum of 500mm from the kerb stones or other carriageway edges.

From: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/692124/Revised_Cabinet_and_Pole_Siting_COP_Nov_16.pdf

 

Obviously there's wiggle room with the "wherever possible" but it gives me something to start with.

[JaySmith]

Thats it, its only a Code of Practice as opposed to law is my understanding of it. 

[daltontrees]

The National Roads Development Guide says "A horizontal clearance of 0.5 metres should always be provided between the edge of the carriageway and any vertical objects such as signs. Where the crossfall on the carriageway exceeds 4% this clearance should be increased to 0.6 metres."