Apply for a dropped kerb
If you wish to have a new dropped kerb installed at your property, or make improvements to an existing access point, you'll need permission from us and must complete the relevant application:
Make sure to have the following ready to use with your application
- written consent from the property owner
- a sketch of your plan, including measurements (detailed)
- a copy of any relevant planning permission, if required
You cannot assume permission will be given. If you have not heard from us within 28 working days, contact us to check the status of your application.
If you and your neighbour are applying for a shared dropped kerb, you must each submit a separate application for a new vehicle crossing. Both of you will need to answer ‘yes’ to the question, ‘Is this application for one property?’. Where permitted, the inspector will approve shared access following a site visit. An additional administration fee of £63 applies for the extra crossing, in addition to the initial application fee.
You can also apply to resurface your existing crossing only (known as a betterment application). Please select ‘improvement’ when completing the application and explain in the description of works box that the request is to resurface your existing crossing only.
Dropped kerb application fees
If permission is granted, we'll send you an invoice for £263, which is non-refundable.
If permission is granted for a betterment application, we’ll send you an invoice for £131.50, which is non-refundable.
If permission is refused, we'll send you an invoice for the refused application administration charge, which is £63 and which is non-refundable.
Redundant vehicle crossings
Any existing vehicle crossing that becomes redundant following the construction of a new/improved crossing must be removed, with the footway or verge reinstated at the applicant’s cost.
If a crossing is no longer performing its function due to a new fence or building preventing a vehicle from being able to park off the highway (to minimum dimensions above), it should be removed at the owner’s cost.