Dropped kerb planning permission

Dropped Kerbs are kerbs which are lowered so that vehicles can cross the pavement to get into a driveway.

Highways Authority must approve any new or modified dropped kerbs, verge/footway crossings, and work done by approved contractors. Section 184 covers this. It is important to check if you require planning permission prior to installing a dropped-kerb.

For a dropped kerb, you will need to apply for planning permission

  • Your property is divided into flats
  • If you live in a conservation region, you need to take down any fence, wall or gate that’s more than one meter high.
  • To make parking areas, you will need to do structural work
  • Dropped kerbs will be installed on A, B, or C-class roads

Planning permission is required only for roads classified as trunk roads or under Part 2 of the General Permitted Development Order. The road checker can help you find out what the classification of your road is.

You will need to pay planning application fees.

My dropped kerb does need planning permission. Now what do I need to do?

Before the construction of the dropped slab can begin, these steps must be followed:

  1. Your planning application must include the correct certificate of ownership. You will need Certificate B if you don’t own the land. Otherwise, your application won’t be approved.
  2. Get approval from the Highways Authority.
  3. Choose a contractor.
  4. Your chosen contractor should apply to the Highways Authority for a construction permit.
  5. The contractor informs Highways Authority when the work will start.
  6. Construction begins. A Highway Officer inspects construction during and afterwards.