Seats

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Date published: 14 May, 2021

Date superseded: 18 February, 2022

For recent changes to this guidance, please see the bottom of the page.

Aim

A well-placed bench seat allows people of all abilities to stop, rest and enjoy the view particularly on longer paths or those with steep gradients. A bench seat provides a large but still simple resting point.

Eligibility

Any land is eligible, and the seat should be close to and linked directly to an upgraded or new path.

Requirements

bench seat with or without backrest, of treated timber or recycled plastic, placed close to the path
seat planks should be smooth with rounded off-edges, free draining, and fixed with counter-sunk galvanised/stainless steel or brass screws or bolts
legs should be sturdy, min 75mm x75mm section if timber, and fixed firmly to the ground either in holes backfilled with well-rammed earth and stones and/or concrete; or with timber or metal pins
height of the seat should be between 450 – 520mm above a level and firm ground level
you must keep photographic evidence of the installation phase showing works below ground level

Payment

You can claim £350 each

Inspections

The inspectors will check:

The location and extent of the work as is detailed in the contract schedule of works and contract map.
That the capital item requirements have been met as detailed above.
That photographic evidence has been provided as detailed above.