You only need planning permission for lowering kerbs that are on classified roads. A classified road can be identified on a map by the A, B or M prefix. While you may not need planning permission to lower a kerb, you will always need a roads permit where the kerb is part of a public footway.
What happens if I do a drop kerb without permission?
If you don’t get permission to build a dropped kerb, you may be fined up to £1,000. For further information please see our Vehicle crossover policy (PDF), Vehicle crossover application guidance (PDF) and frequently asked questions (PDF).
How much does it cost to drop a kerb Scotland?
Dropped kerb cost checklist
The average drop kerb cost is £1,500 to create a new vehicle access point or £850 to widen an existing access point, including materials and labour. A planning application fee ranging between £50 – £400 should be factored into your budget based on the scope of work needed.
Do I need permission to drop the kerb outside my house?
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.
How do I get my kerb lowered Scotland?
How to apply. You should contact your local roads office. You should describe fully where the kerb to be lowered is and include a small sketch showing where it is. If we get enough information from you we’ll give permission in principle within 10 working days.
Can I park in front of my own dropped kerb?
Parking across your own dropped kerb
Generally you should never park on the pavement unless you are parking in a marked bay. However if you have parking bays in your street you can park across your own drive but not beyond the marked bays as shown below. You cannot block the pavement as shown below.
Can you park in front of a driveway with a dropped curb?
You must not park in front of a dropped kerb on the road or where the road has been raised to the same level as the pavement, regardless if yellow lines are present or in force. There are two types of dropped kerbs: those for pedestrians.
Does a dropped kerb add value?
But does a dropped kerb add more value? It definitely does. The best thing about it is it’s straightforward to apply for permission and get it done.
What is the law regarding dropped kerbs?
Do I need a dropped kerb? If you intend to drive a vehicle over the footway into your driveway off a highway, then you will need a dropped kerb. If you do not have dropped kerb, you must not drive over the footway. If you do so, you are breaking the law and enforcement action could be taken to prevent such practice.
How long does it take to get planning permission for a dropped kerb?
The process could take at least 12 weeks from start to finish as long as everything is in place and ready for work to start.
Do I need permission for a driveway Scotland?
If your property is not in a conservation area or is not a listed building, if it is not a flat or on a classified road then you do not need planning permission to form a driveway. However, you still need a permit to lower the kerb, which is regulated by the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance.
Can I do driveway without planning permission?
Whether or not you need planning permission for a driveway will depend on your individual situation. In general, if the driveway is to be part of a new build project, then the details of it should form the ‘access’ part of the planning application for the new dwelling.
How big can a dropped kerb be?
The width of a standard dropped kerb is 2.4 metres, and only one dropped kerb will be allowed per property. Wider dropped kerbs up to 4.8 metres can be constructed if shared with a neighbouring property. Existing shared dropped kerbs can also be extended to a maximum width of 4.8 metres.
Does the 4 year rule apply in Scotland?
In cases involving building, engineering mining or other operations, the time limit for taking enforcement action is four years beginning on the date when operations were substantially completed.
Can you park over a dropped kerb in Scotland?
‘ 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.
Is it illegal to park next to a dropped kerb?
Dropped kerbs for access to off-street areas
Vehicles parked partially across the dropped kerb may be ticketed. The vehicle does not have to be fully blocking the driveway. Parking very close to the dropped kerb or directly opposite is not illegal, even if it restricts or impedes access.
How do I stop people parking outside my house?
Some other ways you can stop your neighbour from parking in front of your house
- Call the police.
- Residents- only parking.
- Leave A Note.
- Perhaps it’s not your neighbour.
- Accept It.
Is parking across someone’s driveway illegal?
If someone parks on your driveway, then they’re trespassing, so it’s a civil matter rather than a criminal offence. This means the police don’t usually get involved. If you’re lucky, the police may ask the driver to move their car, provided they can find the owner.
Can you park on a pavement UK 2022?
You MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London, and should not do so elsewhere unless signs permit it. Parking on the pavement can obstruct and seriously inconvenience pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or with visual impairments and people with prams or pushchairs.
Can I pave my front garden without planning permission?
To replace over 5sqm of garden with paving you do not have to apply for planning permission to do this, provided that: a) the surface is permeable or b) that water is collected and directed to a permeable area. If it does not meet either of these criteria, planning permission is necessary.
What is the law if someone blocks your driveway?
If a vehicle is parked on your driveway without your permission, they would be trespassing. As trespass is a civil and not criminal offence the police will not always get involved. They can send an officer to try and determine the owner of the vehicle and ask them to move.