Driveway access fire brigade Reduced width long length

[Oz07]

I've read up other topics on here and am wondering about this access for fire service. Plot has full pp. Access is just over 2750 mainly around 2900 on average but this does depend on conifers being trimmed. The regs as I read them allow for this width for a reduced distance. It is an 80m run but will have a turning head at the bottom. Can't remember if I read max distance from appliance to nearest hydrant? According to pp the surfacing needs to stay as is ('nt), near non existent apart from some overgrown concrete and tarmac towards the top steep end. Im sure they would be ok with some extra hardcore. I suspect as suggested on other threads will be a case of getting in touch with bc or fire service prior to purchase and getting confirmation of suitability to insure myself. 

[Mr Punter]

I cannot imagine the fire service agreeing to use a narrow sloping grass track to access the property.

[Oz07]

Its been given planning permission, are access details not considered at all in terms of highway standards? Tbf its concrete and tarmac on the steep bit at the top, just somewhat overgrown. The rest will have hardcore so will be able to support the weight of the vehicles. I've viewed houses and recent barn conversions that are up farm tracks so it mustn't be that unusual?

[kandgmitchell]

The planners would not have considered FB access to the same degree as Building Control. Look up Requirement B5 in Approved Document B Volume 1 on line - that sets out the basic Building Regulation requirements.