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Dropped kerb

You must get permission from the Council for a new dropped kerb on an existing footpath to make sure this is constructed in the right way. Dropped kerbs are usually used to allow:

  • A vehicle to cross the pavement into a driveway
  • Pedestrians to cross the road more easily

By phone on 01724 297000. By email on customerservice@northlincs.gov.uk.

Warning If you don’t own your property you will need permission from your landlord, you will also need get planning permission if the dropped kerb is on an A, B or C classification road. Construction of the dropped kerb must be done by an New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) approved contractor and must adhere to the conditions of the licence

Some properties deeds may also limit what changes can be made, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to check.

New developments or properties

Please contact the Highways Development Services Team if your application concerns a new property or development. By phone on 01724 297000. By email on customerservice@northlincs.gov.uk.

Before you start

You’ll need to provide to us:

  • The location of the proposed dropped kerb
  • Why you think the new dropped kerb is needed
  • Your contact details so we can get in touch.

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