Apply for a dropped kerb vehicle crossing at your property

You can apply to the County Council 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

In most cases it will be possible for you to pay for a crossing installed.

What does a dropped kerb vehicle crossing involve?

• Lowering of the kerbs at the edge of the road to allow access to your property/ driveway.
• Strengthening of the crossing from your property boundary to the edge of the road
• 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.

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