Driveways (dropped kerbs)

To get your vehicle from the road and onto your drive or hardstanding you will need a properly constructed 'vehicular crossing' (sometimes called 'dropped kerbs'). This is to prevent damage to the footway and/or verge and also protects underground pipes and cables. We need to ensure that all vehicular crossings are constructed to a satisfactory standard and have in place a comprehensive procedure, which must be followed in all instances.

What approvals are required?
If you want a vehicular crossing outside your property you will need the approval of the County Council.

In addition, if the property is on a main road, usually planning permission will be required from your local District Council.

What standards are required?
All crossings must be constructed to our specifications and laid out in accordance with the conditions of the planning permission where applicable.

The electricity, gas, water and telecommunications companies may want protection works carried out to their pipes and cables.

How to get the work done
Work on the highway can only be carried out by us or contractors appointed by us. It is not permissable for contractors to be appointed by anyone else.

You should contact our Highway Manager responsible for the area who will be pleased to discuss your requirements and explain fully what is necessary.

The Highway Manager will provide a quotation for the works, unless you qualify for one free of charge. You must provide a copy of the Planning Approval (if applicable).

What we will do

• Supply an estimate of the cost of the works, where appropriate
• Arrange for the work to be carried out to the relevant standards and specification
• Maintain the crossing as part of the highway after it has been constructed.

When we carry out major maintenance work on the highway outside your property, you will be given the opportunity of having a standard vehicular crossing constructed at the same time at no cost to yourself. Residents are contacted at the time concerning this offer.

How to contact your Highway Manager