Dropped Kerbs / Crossover
In order to ensure that vehicle crossings are properly constructed, all domestic vehicle crossings must be built to a specification provided by the Transportation, Design and Planning Department who are part of the Council. They must approve the locations, specification and contractor before the work is carried out.
Legal considerations
Planning permission is not usually required for such work, but will be if:
- The property involved has the frontage directly on to a classified road.
- The property involved is a listed building.
- The property involved is other than a house for a single family, e.g. Flat, Maisonette, Commercial or Industrial Premises.
If it appears that your property comes within one of the above classifications then you will require planning permission
Important
The construction of a vehicle crossing does not give the occupier of the premises any particular rights, except to drive across the footway to gain access to his/her property with a private or light goods motor car. The crossing itself is part of the public highway. From the date that the Council accepts the completed crossing, they will assume responsibility for its maintenance at no cost to the occupier, apart from any damage caused by illegal use by heavy vehicles, etc.
If you decide to go ahead with the construction you must remove the fence, wall or hedge within the property at the place where the crossing will be located before construction can take place.
