Vehicle access over kerbs

Please follow the process below to apply for a licence.

You may need planning advice

You will need to get planning advice before you apply for a licence if either/both of the following apply:

• the access is on to a classified road (A, B or C road)
• you are using tarmac, concrete or a resin bound surface for your driveway

Applying for a licence

What happens next

After we receive your application, we will check to make sure the location is suitable for vehicle access.

If you are successful, you will receive a confirmation letter, which will include a list of our registered contractors. We always advise contacting more than one contractor to get a competitive price for your work. Once you have a contractor organised, you will be required to pay for your licence prior to starting any works.

If you are unsuccessful, you will be contacted and the reasons will be explained. No fee will be charged.

Getting the crossing built

Only contractors registered with us can carry out the work. Before starting work your contractor must:

• give us a minimum of seven days notice before the start of the work, so we can issue them a street works permit (there is no charge for this permit)
• contact our Street lighting and illuminated traffic signs team to confirm if any street lighting equipment is likely to be affected
• give notice to any companies who have pipes, cables etc in the area, eg gas, water, electricity, that may be affected
• comply with our work specification stated in your licence