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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 wish to drive across the pavement onto your residential or commercial property.
Any access onto a public highway from a domestic or commercial driveway area must have a vehicle crossover.
Kerb dropping enables 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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Installing a vehicle access crossover can make a significant improvement to easy access your property as well as helping to make sure people do not park in front of your driveway.
The law regarding the access states: If you plan to drive a vehicle over the footway in to 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 this, you are breaking the law and enforcement action might be taken to prevent such practice.
The pavement may need to be reinforced in front of the property, and in many cases, it may be essential for lampposts, manhole covers and other street furniture to be moved.
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Kerb drops, also referred to as vehicle access crossovers, are an alteration to the footpath. It entails lowering the kerb and laying new foundations to the paving to make it possible for a car to be driven onto the front area of a property.
The work includes lowering the kerbstones and strengthening the pavement to create a ramp, and must solely be performed by an authorised company with Street Works Accreditation, and who have the necessary Public Liability insurance to comply with the local authorities regulations.
Vehicle access cross overs consist normally of 3 or 4 dropped kerbs with a tapered or transition kerb on either side. The conventional maximum total width at road level for a VAC is 3.6 metres (i.e. normally 4 kerbs).
Our team have several years experience in putting in drop kerbs and making an application for the relevant planning permission. We can work in partnership with your local county council while abiding by all essential regulations.
You can either apply to your local council for approval for kerb dropping outside your property or we can apply to your local authority on your behalf.
We are members of the Streetworks Qualifications Register (SWQR). The SWQR holds details of qualified providers who have gained the appropriate qualifications in relation to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which is necessary for any provider excavating a highway.
We concentrate on delivering a service that gets it right the first time. By investing in high quality materials, equipment and processes, we make sure that we deliver sustainable and cost effective solutions that will last.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding workmanship and client care and we make sure that every job is performed to the finest quality standards.
Our staff can check out your site to carry out a free no-obligation survey. This enables our surfacing contractors to fully understand your needs and offer an accurate and competitive quote.
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The massive growth in demand for off-street parking has seen a growing number of people drop kerbs to create car standing at the front of their properties.
Research by home insurer Direct Line shows that off-street parking is seen by estate agents as a beneficial feature which adds market value to a property. This, combined with escalating parking restrictions in lots of residential areas, has resulted in planning applications increase massively over recent years.
But while adding car standing space to the front of your home may well add market value to your property, there are many things to take into consideration, not least environmental consequences, and flooding is a major worry.
When you replace a front lawn with hard standing, rain can no longer absorb into the ground. As more and more households take this step, the collective effect seriously increases the risk of flooding, so it’s essential to include drainage in your plans.
Planning permission is normally required if you wish to drop the kerb outside your property to enable a car to cross the pavement. This is due to the fact that the pavement may need to be reinforced to take the weight of vehicles and prevent them from damaging the surface or any water pipes or cables underneath. It is in addition to ensure the new access will never be a safety hazard to other highway users.
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You can learn if you require planning permission by contacting your local council (you can find the relevant council at the government website). How much it costs to apply will depend on your location.
If permission is granted, you then you need to locate a local professional to perform the work for you.
It’s definitely not a DIY job as the council will have requirements that contractors must meet. Some 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 hold public liability insurance. For this case, there may be an added fee for highway assessments by the council.
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But first it’s worth establishing if consent is likely to be granted. Below is a list of points to consider. If any one of these criteria is not really met, planning permission is probably to be refused:
- Your front garden must be big enough for you to park your vehicle entirely on your property.
- The kerb must be at minimum 4.8 m from the front of your house; or 6m if the parking area is in front of an entrance or garage.
- The parking area must be at least 2.4 m wide.
- The suggested access to your property must 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 lamps and other street furniture.
- It must meet visibility standards; this depends upon the type of road.
- Appropriate drainage must be provided to remove the surplus surface water.
The removal of tree roots must be avoided. - The slope from your home to the road must not be too steep.
- Lastly, you as the homeowner must agree 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- Brough & Langford, Collingham, Winthorpe, Holme, Coddington, North Muskham, Cromwell, South Scarle, South Muskham, Beacon Hill
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If you need a dropped kerb you probably need a driveway too.
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Q and A’s
Prices vary depending on where you live, how many kerbs are to be dropped and whether or not you wish to extend an already-dropped kerb. Some councils and contractors offer an extended dropped-kerb free of charge, while others charge up to £1800. The entire process usually takes 1 to 2 working days.
The Highways Act 1980 – Section 184, makes it an offence to drive a vehicle across a footway, or verge, where there is no proper vehicle crossover. 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 the Council owns the footpath and road, you will need to get permission from your local Council. The Council might decide not to grant permission, either as a roads authority or planning authority, or both.
A dropped curb is the area where the vehicle crosses over from the road to the property’s rear. It’s often a driveway that has a droppedkerb.
Obstructing a drop kerb with a vehicle is an offense. It can be enforced by the police or local council. As absurd as it might sound, you can receive a PCN to park across your own dropped-kerb.
Parking across a dropped street is a parking violation that can result in a Penalty Cost Notice. You can be fined for parking on a dropped kerb if you don’t have permission.
Although adding a spot for your car will increase the property’s value, it will depend on where you live. A drop kerb outside of your property will require you to complete an application.
It must be at least 10 m between the entrance to the junction or sharp corner and where the proposed vehicular accessibility is located. 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. This is because pavement may need to have additional strength to handle the vehicle’s weight, as well as protect any pipes or cables underneath.
A dropped kerb will be required if your plan is to drive your vehicle over the footway in your driveway, off a highway. A dropped kerb is required for any vehicle that crosses the footway. You are violating the law and could face enforcement action.
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