Applying for a Dropped Kerb
Bath & North East Somerset Council are responsible for
maintaining footpaths. A crossing across a public footpath or verge
for your vehicle to gain access to your property from the highway
is known as a ‘dropped kerb’, crossover or vehicle crossing. It
must be built to specific standards and approved by your council
and in some cases planning permission is also required.
You will need:
- Permission from the Council by completing the application pack
(right)
- A NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) accredited
contractor to carry out the work
- Planning permission if necessary
- Permission from Somer Community Housing if your property is on
Somer Community owned land
The process
- First you must complete sections 1,4 and the sketch plan of the
Household Development Planning Questionnaire.
- Once you have received written confirmation from Planning
Services you can proceed with a dropped kerb application
- Complete the application form which you can download from this
page (right hand column under the related documents title) or
request via post, email or fax by contacting Council Connect via
the contact details given at
the bottom of this page. For help on viewing, downloading or
printing documents please refer to the help page
- Return the completed form with payment of a £50 administration
fee to the Council at the address given on the form
- Upon receipt a Council Highway Inspector will undertake a site
visit to determine if your application is suitable
- The Council will contact local utility companies to find out if
there are any utilities apparatus which will be affected by the
work
- If your application is successful you will need to arrange the
work with a NRSWA accredited contractor (a list of accredited
contractors is provided with the application pack) who will do the
work at your cost
- Advise the Council of your contractors details
This process can take up to 4 weeks or longer if planning
permission is required.
How can I make a complaint regarding a dropped kerb?
Any urgent complaints about the location or safety of a dropped
kerb should be reported to the Council Connect on 01225 394041
immediately.
Non urgent complaints about the location or safety of a dropped
kerb can be reported via email or fax using the contact details
given at the bottom of the page.
Related Information
Conditions
and further information
Planning
Permission and other legal considerations
Household Development Planning Questionnaire
See Also
Parking and Dropped Kerbs
Parking
on the Footway and Verge
