What is a footway crossing?
A dropped kerb (footway crossing) is when the pavement is lowered so that you can legally drive over the pavement onto your driveway or front garden.
What happens if I drop a kerb without permission?
A dropped kerb is the sloped area where the vehicle crosses from the road to the front of the property. If you don’t get permission to build a dropped kerb when you need one you may face a fine of up to £1,000.
Can someone park across my dropped kerb?
This means if you park in across a dropped kerb you are committing an offence unless you have permission. If you share a dropped kerb with you neighbour you will still need their permission before parking across the dropped kerb.
Do you need planning for a drop kerb?
You’ll need to obtain permission from your local Council as highway authority, assuming that the Council owns the road and footpath. If the road outside the property is a trunk road, a principal road or a classified road (class A, B or C), you’ll also need planning permission.
Can I drop my own kerb?
Can I Drop a Kerb Myself? The majority of local authorities will assign a contractor to complete the job or offer you a list of approved contractors for you to choose from once permission has been granted. Your local council will strongly advise against DIY dropped kerbs.
Is it illegal to block a dropped kerb?
‘ Parking a vehicle fully or partially across a dropped kerb is classed as an obstruction and either the police or local council can enforce the contravention. However, the markings aren’t enforceable by police or councils – they’re only an advisory area as where not to park.
Can I turn my front garden into a driveway?
Yes, you can convert your front garden into a paved driveway, and doing so can add 5% to 10% to the overall value of your property depending on your area, but there are some certain things to consider before proceeding including planning permission, conservation area rules and laws surrounding dropped kerbs.
What is the legal height of a KERB?
Kerb construction For most purposes, the top of the kerb should be 100 mm above the road surface. If kerbs are placed too high it can induce ‘kerb shyness’ which is where the width of the carriageway is effectively reduced.
Can you stop someone parking outside your house?
Unfortunately you cannot legally stop your neighbor from parking in front of your house. Try kindly asking them to stop parking there. If proper communication doesn’t work, you can try filing a nuisance complaint or police report against them.
Can I drop my own KERB?
Can I make my driveway entrance wider?
Q: Can I widen my existing driveway? A: The private portion of an existing paved driveway can be widened, without a permit, up to the paving area limits described in Chapter 6.64 of the County Code.