Moving gas meter to shared side passage in 1930s semi – future issues?

Hi All,

We’re in a 1930s semi-detached house with a narrow shared side passage (too narrow for cars, no garages at the end).

Our gas meter is currently under the stairs, and we’d like to move it outside so we can build a small second toilet in that space.

The simplest option seems to be relocating the meter to the external wall facing the shared passage. Our current neighbour is fine with it.

My concerns are more long-term:

• Is it common/acceptable to have a gas meter box in a shared side passage?
• Could this create issues if we sell and the buyer’s solicitor raises access concerns?
• If future neighbours object, could that become a problem?
• Would this normally require anything formal (easement, deed of variation), or is it usually fine?

Just trying to avoid creating a future resale headache.

Thanks!