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Fence erected on footpath

Reported via desktop in the Overgrown Vegetation from Private Property category anonymously at 16:38, Thursday 26 March 2026

Sent to Aberdeenshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 959309.

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Footpath restricted by fence and overgrown hedge/shrub, footpath used to access garden centre often by young mothers with prams etc. Busy road, potentially dangerous situation.

Updates

  • We’ve had a look at the issue and have now passed your enquiry to our local Roads Team for assessment. They’ll determine what action is needed and we’ll update you once that assessment has taken place.

    Thanks again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

    In the meantime, you can find out more information on a range of topics on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads.

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 16:38, Thursday 26 March 2026

  • Thanks again for your enquiry. We're currently reviewing the information and gathering any relevant advice or supporting details to help respond fully to your request.

    Once this process is complete, we'll provide you with an update on the outcome.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 17:51, Thursday 26 March 2026

  • Category changed from ‘Other’ to ‘Overgrown Vegetation from Private Property’

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 14:01, Friday 27 March 2026

  • We’ve had a look at the issue and have now passed your enquiry to our local Roads Team for assessment. They’ll determine what action is needed and we’ll update you once that assessment has taken place.

    Thanks again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

    In the meantime, you can find out more information on a range of topics on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads.

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 14:01, Friday 27 March 2026

  • Thank you for your report. We’ve arranged for an inspection to take place so we can confirm who is responsible for the issue you’ve raised.

    This may involve checking whether the defect relates to the public road network or to infrastructure maintained by another council service, a utility company or other private party.

    We’ll update you once the inspection is complete and we know how the matter will be progressed.

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 17:11, Friday 27 March 2026

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Aberdeenshire Council at 12:41, Monday 6 April 2026

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    We’ve completed our inspection and identified that the issue relates to an obstruction or defect for which a private party is responsible, under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.

    The Roads Authority is taking appropriate action to resolve the matter. This may include requiring the responsible individual or organisation to carry out remedial work within a specified timescale.

    We’ll continue to monitor the situation and take further steps if necessary to ensure compliance.

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

    State changed to: Planned

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 12:20, Thursday 14 May 2026

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