Dropped Kerbs And Driveways

This information is from the county of Somerset but it gives you an idea of what is involved

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Dropped kerbs and driveways

Anyone wishing to make a driveway onto their property, also referred to as a dropped kerb will need approval from us as the Highway Authority.  This approval takes the form of a Section 184 Licence. 

Please contact your District Council Planning Department before you contact us to find out if you need planning permission to create a vehicle access.

Anyone wishing to form an access which crosses a footway or a grass verge will need the approval of the Highway Authority and this approval takes the form of a Section 184 Licence. To find out the classification of a road you need to contact the Road Records Section.

If the access is onto an unclassified road then planning permission may not be required but the applicant should always check with their local District Council Planning Department. 

Access to any other class of road does require planning permission.

The service ensures that accesses on to the highway are constructed in compliance with our safety standards and that the work is carried out by contractors accredited to work on the highway.

How do I use it?You can request an application form by contacting us.  

Applicants intending to construct a driveway onto their property must contact their local District Council Planning Department first as planning permission may be required.  

If required, this must be obtained prior to submitting an application.  

A copy of the approved planning permission must be submitted with the application.  Where applicable, a letter from the District Council planning department confirming that planning permission is not required should also be submitted.

Once you have requested an application form you will also need a list of accredited Contractors that can carry out the work.  

Once you have chosen your preferred contractor and obtained a quote the contractor will complete the application form and then send it back to you to complete sections 1 and 10.  

You then need to send the application form with the appropriate planning permission details and enclose a cheque for £90 made payable to Somerset County Council to the appropriate area highways office.

We will then send an acknowledgement letter to the contractor.  The contractor will not be able to commence work until they receive a permit to proceed with the works.  The contractor will have to complete the work before a given expiry date.  If the works have not been substantially completed before the expiry date, a new application must be made. A Section 184 Licence runs for three months.

We will inspect the works and issue a certificate of compliance on completion and ensure the works do not conflict with any other work planned in the same location by other Contractors.

How long does it take?We will process your submitted application within 21 working days and issue a permit where appropriate or explain a refusal.

How much does it cost?The fee for processing an application is £90. 

Laws and regulationHighways Act 1980, Section 184 

Contacts

Contact: Roads and Transport Team
Email: roadsandtransportSD@somerset.gov.uk
Contact no: 0845 345 9155
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday closed.

If an incident occurs outside these hours and is deemed a risk to public safety please contact the Police on 101.

If you need to visit an area highways office, please find the contact details below:

West Somerset Area Highways Office
Address: Mart Road Industrial Estate, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BJ
Email: countyroads-westsom@somerset.gov.uk
Fax: 01643 700724
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday closed.

Sedgemoor Area Highways Office
Address: Dunball Industrial Estate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4TP
Email: countyroads-sedgemoor@somerset.gov.uk
Fax: 01278 685283
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday closed.

South Somerset Area Highways Office
Address: Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RT
Email: countyroads-southsom@somerset.gov.uk
Fax: 01935 845845
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday closed.

Taunton Deane Area Highways Office
Address: Burton Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4HE
Email: countyroads-tdeane@somerset.gov.uk
Fax: 01823 324563
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday closed.

Mendip Area Highway Office
Address: Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9AS
Email: countyroads-mendip@somerset.gov.uk 
Fax: 01458 837149
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday closed

Source:- http://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-transport/parking/dropped-kerbs-and-driveways/