Easement to Batter means the right for a highway authority to maintain the slope and stability of higher land adjoining a highway to ensure the adjoining land does not spill onto the highway.

Within a Batter Easement (see lot 19 adjoining) or Easement to Embank (see lot 3 adjoining) some Councils will allow building or the construction of walls etc but only after they are satisfied that the Road is still ‘supported’ . This usually requires the certification of an engineer followed by a Petition to Amend the sealed plan.

The Petition to Amend can be simple as the only interested parties are Council and the land owner.

Contact us for advice in relation to these matters.