What is a dropped kerb in Mansfield?

Your council will need information about any changes you make to your driveway or parking lot. The dropped kerb, which is the low access point connecting your driveway to the highway, allows your vehicle safely to enter and leave the road. They must be built to your local council’s building codes by approved contractors.

You will also need contractors who are registered on the Street Works Qualification Register as required by the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991). They also need to have the right liability insurance. We have the proper Street works permits and insurance.

If the driveway has an existing, dropped kerb line, and you are not changing it in any way, then there is no need to either install a new one, or apply for planning permission. You will need permission from your local authority if you want to create or change an access point to your parking area.

I need my curb lowered. Could you please help?

The first step of the process is to determine whether you need planning permission for your curb to be lowered. You can also apply to obtain a highway excavation license. This applies to kerb extensions too. The local highways department will send an officer to assess whether planning permission is required, if underground utility plans are needed from the relevant supplier, as well as determine whether the license is granted. The entire process can take anywhere from four to five days.

Once the excavation permit and any required planning permission are granted, work may be permitted to begin. Note that if an excavation licence is not granted and work begins, the council can penalize you retrospectively. This is why it is so important that all the steps are managed by an experienced contractor.

What's the use of a dropped knob?

Dropped kerbs are used to prevent cars from parking too closely to driveways or walkways. They can also provide wheelchair access. They have been recommended by the Department of Transport in England since 2010. They are loved by landowners as well as homeowners.

How much does a dropped kerb cost?

The job’s complexity and location will affect the cost of having a dropkerb installed. A single opening for 5 is approximately £1400. You should remember that this estimate does not include all factors. Other factors include what type of kerbs are desired, how far the dropped kerb is from your property, and many other factors.

Our years of experience in building access points has allowed us to set the right standards from application through completion.

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