Question 1

How much does it cost to drop a KERB?

Accepted Answer

Prices will vary depending on your location, width of pavement, the number of kerbs to drop and if you want to extend an existing dropped kerb. Some councils and contractors provide an extended dropped curb for no cost, while others charge up to £1800. The job itself usually takes around 1 to 2 days.

Question 2

What is the law on dropped Kerbs?

Accepted Answer

Highways Act 1980, Section 184 makes it an offense to drive a vehicle over a footway or verge where there is no vehicle crossing.  They can be used to permit vehicles to cross the public footway.

Question 3

Do I need planning permission for a dropped KERB?

Accepted Answer

An average driveway will have five kerb sections. Your local Council will be your highway authority. This assumes that the Council has the road and footpath. The Council may deny permission for any reason, be it as a roads or planning authority, but also both.

Question 4

What is dropped KERB?

Accepted Answer

A dropped curb is the area where the vehicle crosses over from the road to the property's rear. A driveway often has a dropped curb.

Question 5

Can I park on my own dropped KERB?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle parked partially or fully across a dropped curb is considered obstruction. The police or the local council can enforce this violation. It doesn't matter how absurd, you can be issued an NPCN for parking your vehicle across your dropped kerb.

Question 6

Is parking over a dropped KERB illegal?

Accepted Answer

Parking across a dropped street is a parking violation that can result in a Penalty Cost Notice. You can be fined for parking on a dropped kerb if you don't have permission.

Question 7

Does a dropped KERB add value?

Accepted Answer

Although adding a spot for your car will increase the property's value, it will depend on where you live. You will need to apply to get a dropped curb outside your property.

Question 8

Can you have a dropped KERB on a corner?

Accepted Answer

There must be at least 10 metres between the entrance to a junction or sharp corner and the location of the proposed vehicular access. The pavement or road must not be overhang by any vehicle that is parked within your property.

Question 9

Can you drop the KERB outside your house?

Accepted Answer

If you want to remove the curb from your property in order to permit a vehicle to cross the pavement, planning permission will usually be required. This is because the pavement may need to be strengthened to take the weight of vehicles and prevent them from damaging the surface or any pipes or cables underneath

Question 10

Can you have a driveway without a dropped KERB?

Accepted Answer

If you intend to drive a vehicle over the footway into your driveway off a highway, then you will need a dropped kerb. A dropped kerb is required for any vehicle that crosses the footway. If you do so, you are breaking the law and enforcement action could be taken to prevent such practice.

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