If you are thinking about installing a new driveway or extending your current driveway, you may also require a dropped kerb (also known as a vehicle crossover). A dropped kerb permits vehicles to drive over the pavement without doing damage to the kerb stones or footway, in a legal and safe manner. But you cannot start the physical work until you have obtained planning permission, and this is often the step that lets homeowners down.
At Set in Stone Paving we have been carrying out dropped kerb installations for councils for over 20 years, in Buckinghamshire, Windsor and Berkshire, Wokingham, Aylesbury and nearby areas. We are fully qualified to carry out works on behalf of local councils, and we have £10 million public liability insurance, should you worry anything might go wrong. Most importantly we make planning permission a simple, stress free process for our customers.
Do You Need Planning Permission?
Yes, in many situations, particularly if your property faces a public road or walkway. Before making any changes to the pavement, including lowering the kerb, you must apply for planning permission from your local council.
Permission will most likely be required if:
● You reside on a road that is classified as A, B, or C.
● You intend to cross a council-maintained walkway or pavement.
● Your property has listed status or is located in a conservation area.
The Application Process
Step 1: Site Evaluation
We conduct a complimentary site survey to assess the capability of your location for the dropped kerb and also to find any other impediments like utility lines, streetlight, or drainage covers.
Step 2: Documentation
Councils require exact plans that can include thoroughly accurate measurements and positioning as well as confirmation that the works would satisfy their requirements. This is precisely where our experience comes in very handy; we know exactly what the councils expect.
Step 3: Submission
We present the deals for you at an introductory fee of as low as £150. This fee covers the cost of drawings preparation for filling in the forms and making all contacts with the council throughout the process.
Step 4: Approval and Installation
After receiving the permission granted in this process, we schedule it for installation. All the works are carried out in full compliance with the regulations, under safety aspects, durability, and a tidy finish as the contracted council contractor.
Why Use a Qualified Contractor?
A dropped kerb requires an authorized, insured professional to complete because it involves modifying public property. It is not a straightforward do-it-yourself task. Unauthorized work may result in fines, curb removal, and additional pavement restoration expenses.
Selecting Set in Stone Paving gives you the assurance that:
● Every legal requirement will be fulfilled.
● Every legal requirement will be fulfilled.
● The quality of the work will be excellent.
● Delays and expensive errors will be avoided.
Connecting Other Services to Your Dropped Kerb
Many clients upgrade their driveway in addition to their new dropped kerb. To ensure that your new access point blends in perfectly with the rest of your property, we provide patios, pathways, block paving, tarmac, resin bound, and shingle driveways.
Reduce the Process’s Stress
Let Set in Stone Paving take care of everything, from the preliminary site survey to the last inspection, if you’re prepared to install a dropped kerb. For a free consultation in Buckinghamshire, Windsor and Berkshire, Wokingham, Aylesbury, or the surrounding areas, get in touch with us right now. We’ll ensure that your project is finished to the highest standards, legally, and safely.