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We are fully licenced and insured drop kerb contractors, partnering with the local council and Highways Authority to carry out every job in compliance with all essential regulations.
In most cases you don’t need to apply for anything from the council, we take care of all of that for you. We will submit the application and you will receive an email from the council on approval.
A kerb drop is a legal requirement if you want to drive across the pavement onto your property.
Any entry onto a public highway from a domestic or commercial driveway area should have a vehicle crossover.
Kerb dropping allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway and it is a legal requirement if you want to drive across the pavement onto your property.
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Putting in a vehicle access crossover can make a huge improvement to accessing your property along with helping to make sure people do not park in front of your driveway.
The law regarding the access states: If you intend to drive a vehicle over the footway into your driveway off a highway, then you will need to make these changes to your access.
If you do not, you must never drive over the footway. If you do so, you are breaking the law and enforcement action could be taken to prevent such practice.
The pavement may require to be strengthened in front of the property, and in some cases, it may be necessary for lampposts, manhole covers and other street furniture to be moved.
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Kerb drops, also called vehicle access crossovers, are an alteration to the footpath. It involves lowering the kerb and laying new foundations to the paving to enable a car to be driven onto the front area of a property.
The work involves lowering the kerbstones and bolstering the pavement to create a ramp, and must only be performed by an authorised company with Street Works Accreditation, and who have the necessary Public Liability insurance to fulfill the local authorities regulations.
Vehicle access cross overs comprise normally of 3 or 4 dropped kerbs with a tapered or transition kerb on either side. The standard maximum total width at road level for a VAC is 3.6 metres (i.e. normally 4 kerbs).
Our team have many years experience in putting in drop kerbs and applying for the relevant planning permission. We can work in conjunction with your local county council whilst abiding by all necessary regulations.
You can either apply to your local council for permission for kerb dropping outside your property or we can apply to your local authority in your place.
We are members of the Streetworks Qualifications Register (SWQR). The SWQR holds information of qualified providers who have gained the appropriate qualifications in regard to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which is essential for any provider excavating a highway.
We focus on delivering a service that gets it correct the first time. By investing in high quality components, equipment and processes, we make sure that we deliver sustainable and affordable solutions that will last.
We pride ourselves on our exceptional workmanship and customer care and we make sure that each and every job is performed to the finest quality standards.
Our team can check out your site to carry out a free no-obligation survey. This allows our surfacing contractors to fully understand your needs and offer an accurate and affordable quote.
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The huge growth in interest for off-street parking has seen a growing number of people drop kerbs to create car standing at the front of their homes.
Research by home insurer Direct Line shows that off-street parking is regarded by estate agents as a beneficial feature which adds market value to a property. This, coupled with increasing parking limitations in many residential areas, has brought about planning applications increase greatly over recent years.
However while adding car standing space to the front of your home might add market value to your property, there are numerous things to think about, not least environmental issues, and flooding is a big issue.
When you switch out a front garden with hard standing, rain can no longer soak into the ground. As more and more households take this action, the cumulative effect severely increases the danger of flooding, so it’s important to incorporate drainage in your plans.
Planning permission is usually needed if you wish to drop the kerb outside your property to allow a car to cross the pavement. This is due to the fact that the pavement might need to be strengthened to take the weight of vehicles and prevent them from damaging the surface or any water pipes or cables beneath. It is in addition to ensure the new access will never be a safety risk to other highway users.
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You can learn if you require planning permission by getting in touch with your local council (you can identify the relevant council at the government website). How much it costs to apply will be dependent on your specific location.
If permission is granted, you then you need to locate a local specialist to perform the work for you.
It’s certainly not a DIY job as the council will have requirements that contractors must meet. Several will only allow you to use their approved contractors, while others make it possible for you to use your own, provided that they are accredited to the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and carry public liability insurance. In this case, there might be an added fee for highway assessments by the council.
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However first it’s worth verifying if permission is likely to be given. Below is a checklist of points to consider. If any one of these criteria is not really met, planning permission is likely to be rejected:
- Your front garden needs to be large enough for you to park your vehicle fully on your property.
- The kerb needs to be at minimum 4.8 m from the front of your house; or 6m if the parking area is in front of a door or garage.
- The parking area should be at least 2.4 m wide.
- The suggested access to your property should be more than 10m away from a road junction; 15m away from busy junctions or on major roads.
- It must be at least 1.5 m away from street lights and other street furniture.
- It must meet visibility guidelines; this depends upon the type of road.
- Appropriate drainage needs to be provided to remove the surplus surface water.
The removal of tree roots should be avoided. - The incline from your home to the road must not be too steep.
- Finally, you as the homeowner must consent to the kerb being dropped; as an example, a renter can not apply on their landlord’s behalf.
We cover all these local areas and lots more- Selston & Rosemaryhill, Annesley Lane End, Skegness, Commonside, Selston Common, Woodnook, Hanstubbin, Allens Green, Dove Green, Inkerman
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Q and A’s
Prices will vary depending on the location and width of your pavement. Some councils and contractors provide an extended dropped curb for no cost, while others charge up to £1800. The entire process usually takes 1 to 2 working days.
Highways Act 1980 Section 184, makes it an offense for a vehicle to be driven across a footway. They can be used to permit vehicles to cross the public footway.
For an average driveway, you will probably want to lower five kerb sections. Assuming that your road and footpath are owned by the Council, you will need to apply for permission from them. The Council may deny permission for any reason, be it as a roads or planning authority, but also both.
Dropped kerb refers to the area where the vehicle crosses the road from the property’s front. A driveway often has a dropped curb.
A vehicle parked partially or fully across a dropped curb is considered obstruction. The police or the local council can enforce this violation. You can get a PCN for parking on your own dropped kerb, however absurd it may sound
Parking on a drop kerb is considered a parking violation and can result in a Penalty Notice. You can be fined for parking on a dropped kerb if you don’t have permission.
Adding a spot for a car will undoubtedly bring extra value to your property, but the amount will naturally depend on whereabouts you live. Also, you must apply for a drop kerb to your property.
Between the junction’s entrance and the proposed location for vehicular access, there must be at most 10m. You must ensure that no part of your vehicle is parked on the road or pavement.
Planning permission is usually required if you wish to drop the kerb outside your property to allow a car to cross the pavement. Because vehicles can cause damage to the pavement, or to any pipes or cables under it, the pavement may need reinforcement.
A dropped kerb is necessary if you want to drive a vehicle from your driveway onto the footway. You can’t drive across the footway if there is no dropped kerb. If you do this, you may be charged with breaking the law.
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