Apply for a dropped kerb vehicle crossing at your property

You can apply to the County Council to have a dropped kerb installed on the road adjacent to your property. There is a charge for having the dropped kerb installed.

Please apply using either:

• Online form or
• Printable application form  62kb.(please complete and send to us by post).

Please also see:
Application for dropped kerb vehicle crossing - Guidance Notes

What does a dropped kerb vehicle crossing involve?

• Lowering of the kerbs at the edge of the road to allow access to the householder's property/ driveway.
• Strengthening of the crossing from your property boundary to the edge of the road.
• If necessary, moving or protection of items such as street light columns, railings and bollards and any pipes or cables belonging to public utilities underneath the crossing. The householder is responsible for the cost of this.

Benefits

• Reduced risk of damage to your vehicle and possible lower insurance premiums.
• Reduced congestion on the road.
• Improved safety for other road users
• Reduced damage to pavements and verges.
• Possible increase in value of your property because it will have off-road parking.

More information on dropped kerb vehicle crossings

Application for dropped kerb vehicle crossing (Guidance Notes) and  Policy Document.

Dropped kerb vehicle crossing specifications