What is dropped KERB?

A dropped kerb is a sloped area that the vehicle crosses between the road and the property's front. It's often a driveway that has a droppedkerb.

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Q: What is the law on dropped Kerbs?

Highways Act 1980 Section 184, makes it a crime to drive a vehicle along a footway. They can be used to permit vehicles to cross the public footway.

Q: Can you have a dropped KERB on a corner?

There must be at least 10 metres between the entrance to a junction or sharp corner and the location of the proposed vehicular access. The pavement or road must not be overhang by any vehicle that is parked within your property.

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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 necessity if you want to drive across the pavement onto your property.

Any access onto a public highway from a residential or commercial driveway area should have a vehicle crossover.

Kerb dropping enables vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway and it is a legal necessity if you intend to drive across the pavement onto your property.

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Installing a vehicle access crossover can make a huge improvement to accessing your property along with helping to ensure people do not park across your driveway.

The law pertaining to 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 not drive over the footway. If you do this, you are breaking the law and enforcement action might be taken to stop such practice.

The pavement may require to be strengthened in front of the building, and in many cases, it may be essential for lampposts, manhole covers and various other street furniture to be relocated.

Drop Kerb Specialists in Shelford

Kerb drops, also called vehicle access crossovers, are an adaptation to the footpath. It entails lowering the kerb and preparing new foundations to the paving to make it possible for 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 comply with 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 several years experience in putting in drop kerbs and applying 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 permission for kerb dropping outside your building 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 operators who have gained the appropriate qualifications in relation to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which is necessary for any contractor excavating a highway.

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We pride ourselves on our exceptional workmanship and client care and we ensure that each and every job is carried out to the highest quality standards.

Our staff can visit your site to perform a free no-obligation survey. This enables our surfacing contractors to completely understand your requirements and provide an accurate and affordable quote.

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The massive growth in interest for off-street parking has seen a growing number of people drop kerbs to establish 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 desirable feature which adds market value to a property. This, combined with escalating parking limitations in lots of residential areas, has resulted in planning applications increase massively over recent years.

But while putting in car standing space to the front of your home might add market value to your property, there are numerous things to consider, not least environmental issues, and flooding is a major worry.

When you replace a front lawn with hard standing, rainwater can no longer soak into the ground. As increasingly more households take this step, the collective effect seriously increases the threat of flooding, so it’s important to include drainage in your plans.

Planning permission is normally needed if you wish to drop the kerb outside your building 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 help prevent them from damaging the surface or any pipes or cables below. It is in addition to ensure the new access will not be a safety hazard to other highway users.

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Q and A’s

How much does it cost to drop a KERB?

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 job itself usually takes around 1 to 2 days.

What is the law on dropped Kerbs?

Highways Act 1980 Section 184 states that it is an offense to drive a vehicle on a footway or verge if there isn’t a proper vehicle crossing. They can be used to permit vehicles to cross the public footway.

Do I need planning permission for a dropped KERB?

For an average driveway, you will probably want to lower five kerb sections. You will need to obtain permission from your local Council as highway authority, assuming that the Council owns the road and footpath. The Council might decide not to grant permission, either as a roads authority or planning authority, or both.

What isa dropped KERB?

A dropped kerb is the sloped area where the vehicle crosses from the road to the front of the property. A driveway often has a dropped curb.

Can I park on my own dropped KERB?

Obstructing a drop kerb with a vehicle is an offense. It can be enforced by the police or local council. … As ridiculous as it may seem, you can be issued a PCN for parking across your own dropped kerb

Is parking over a dropped KERB illegal?

Parking across a dropped curb is a parking offense that can lead to a Penalty Fee Notice. You can be fined for parking on a dropped kerb if you don’t have permission.

Does a dropped KERB add value?

Although adding a spot for your car will increase the property’s value, it will depend on where you live. Also, you must apply for a drop kerb to your property.

Can you have a dropped KERB on a corner?

It must be at least 10 m between the entrance to the junction or sharp corner and where the proposed vehicular accessibility is located. The pavement or road must not be overhang by any vehicle that is parked within your property.

Can you drop the KERB outside your house?

You will need to obtain permission to drop the kerb from your property so that a car can 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.

Can you have a driveway without a dropped KERB?

A dropped kerb will be required if your plan is to drive your vehicle over the footway in your driveway, off a highway. You must have a dropped kerb in order to drive your vehicle over the footway. If you do, you will be in violation of the law. Enforcement action may be taken to stop you from doing so.