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Drop My Kerb UK are dedicated to obtaining planning permission for Drop Kerbs and Hardstanding
We prepare the plans and the specifications for the hardstanding area this is required for all drop kerb applications,
Our services are:
We carry out a survey and take measurements and photographs, we then prepare the Technical plans and send the to you, once you are ok with them we do the planning application on your behalf,
We also purchase the Location and Block plans that are required for all planning applications (£30)
The Plans will show the Hardstanding as your request, we will advise
Our fees are fixed £400 this includes Surveys, Plans and Application ( the client pays the application fee)
We also deal with any issues with the planning department,
If the planning is not granted we amend at no cost.
We take care of everything
If you need to create new access for vehicles to your home, and it involves crossing an existing pavement or footway, you must have a dropped kerb. Otherwise, if you drive across the footpath, the local Council may pursue you for the cost of any damage to the footpath and kerb, and others (such as telecom, electricity or water companies) may ask you to compensate them if their underground services are damaged.
In any case, crossing the footway with a vehicle at a place where the crossing hasn’t been approved by the highways authority, or no crossing exists, is against the law.
There are a few things to bear in mind if you want a dropped kerb, so here’s our quick guide to what may be involved.
For an average driveway, you’ll probably want to lower five kerb sections.
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. You can check the status of the road by phoning your local Council’s roads or highways department. Your local planning department can tell you how to apply for planning permission (if you need it); you’ll have to submit drawings of what you propose, including a good-quality Ordnance Survey location plan and block plan showing your dropped kerb.
The Council might decide not to grant permission, either as a roads authority or planning authority, or both. Reasons for refusing permission could include proximity to a road junction, bend or traffic lights. There may be insufficient visibility to allow safe use of the pavement crossing. There might be obstacles, such as a tree or street furniture, in the way.
The Council will also need to be satisfied that there’s enough space in the garden to create a sufficiently large parking space. The car or light goods vehicle mustn’t overhang the footpath when it’s parked, and any gates must not open over the pavement. Some Councils state minimum lengths for the space, perhaps 4.5m or 6m.
The Council will want you to use a porous surface for any hardstanding, to avoid increasing the surface water load on the drainage system. They may insist that a section of paving or blocks is laid behind the pavement to reduce the risk that – if you’re surfacing the hardstanding with gravel – the gravel doesn’t escape onto the pavement.
If you are refused planning permission, you can appeal. Depending on where you live in the UK, this may take the form of a hearing by a local committee or the lodging of your appeal with the Planning Inspectorate. You can ask the local Planning Department to explain the procedure that applies in your area.
Many local Councils will undertake the work themselves, but you’ll have to pay for it. Some Councils don’t allow private contractors to do the work, but – where the use of a private contractor is allowed – the work must meet the Council’s specifications. The contractor’s quotation must also cover the cost of any work needed to protect underground services.
If the work is to be done by the Council, you may be able to find out the cost on their website. Costs vary, depending on where you live. For example, one Council quotes a price of £653 for dropping five kerb sections on a footpath that’s less than 2 metres wide. Another Council has a fixed price of £1,620 for any single crossing and charges an inspection fee of £330 if the work is done by a private contractor. There may also be a fee to pay for an initial inspection and quotation. If you need to apply for planning permission, the usual fees will need to be paid.
Finally, people sometimes wonder if the section of footpath that they’ve paid to have altered belongs to them. It doesn’t: the Council still owns it!
Contact Details
Darren Black
07986229016
02031314207Address
111 Power Road
London
W4 5PY
United KingdomServices provided - click on a service to obtain estimates and/or contact details
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Feedback
Website Feedback: A quick response in arranging the planning and application for my kerb. Darren was able to draw up a plan for us which matched our needs. Would recommend.
Planning Permission - dropped kerbs, London, M Begum - August 2023Supplier Feedback: What a amazing company. So reliable and friendly.Website Feedback: This was a great website. Filled in there in quite filled in the enquiry form and was called back straightaway.
Planning Permission - dropped kerbs, Sawbridgeworth , J Maiden - July 2023Supplier Feedback: I found Darren when searching for someone on Local Surveyors Direct to assist with a residential Planning Application. Darren was quick to respond to my request, always on the phone or email if I needed any support and helped get a successful Application. Thanks Darren.
Planning Permission, Cowden, V Waine - July 2023Supplier Feedback: Darren did some plans for me for a porch , driveway and dropped kerb. Extremely helpful service, and professional and reasonably priced. I am still in the process and waiting for council response, Darren has kept me informed of updates. I would highly recommend Darren.
Planning Permission - dropped kerbs, Greenford, B Thandi - July 2023Planning Permission - dropped kerbs, Carshalton, Surrey, Alberto F- July 2023
Value for money : Brilliant service - would recommend.
Planning Permission, Twickenham - Ms S-J Gear - September 2022Darren is absolutely amazing. I messaged and he responded the same day. We organised to meet pretty quickly. Darren has gone above and beyond to help me. I couldn't have asked for a better man for the job. Very efficient, very open and more than willing to help. Not only is Darren very professional but he is also very caring, a rare gem!
Planning Application, London, M.Otton - May 2022Darren not only offered his advice prior to submitting the plans but also followed the application through to the end. Highly recommended.
Architectural, Twickenham, Middlesex, L.Hickman - March 2022Promptness of response : Darren at Plans Express has responded well on time
Quality of service : Darren at Plans Express was very quick on my requests and provide me with good information on my requests.
Value for money : His service is definitely value for money
Professionalism : I'm happy with his service
Architectural Design- Extension (1 storey) Hounslow, T Kweon - February 2022Darren is very professional and very quick. He went above and beyond to get our planning application validated. Can't recommend him enough.
Planning Application, London, A.Ferguson - January 2022Promptness of response : Darren called me within minutes of me doing an inquiry online was very courteous and professional in his dealing.
Quality of service : He kept his word and even though it was late in the evening he came by and took the measurements, and provided us with his valuable advise, and was very prompt with his work.
Value for money : Very reasonable guy.
Professionalism : As said in earlier comments, I appreciate his honesty, advises and professionalism, will recommend Darren anytime for doing house extension plans and other official work.
Drainage CCTV Surveys, Merton - L Pereira - December 2021I have had excellent service from Plans Express. Thank you!
Planning Permission, London, Guiseppe - November 2021I have to say, this man acheived an impossible task for me. He managed to get planning permission for a loft conversion on a first floor Council property with the loft. This was an impossible task.
Planning Permission, Harrow, Middlesex, Y.Ali Mirshahi - November 2021Very happy with the architect Darren. He's been amazing he's done everything very quickly and responding every time I needed him. Thank you Darren.
Architect, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Carmelo - July 2021A truly outstanding service given by Darren. He was by far the best value for money. Nothing was too much trouble. Even when we had a slight issue with the council planning department Darren took care of it all. 10/10 all round. Will not hesitate in using Plans Express again.
Architectural, Hull, C.Deyes - December 2020Planning Permission, Harrow, Middlesex, G Kayima - July 2020
Darren was very helpful throughout, and our drawings and application were completed very quickly and to a high standard. Application approved, thanks Darren!
Planning Application & Supporting Drawings, London, Paul. M - April 2020Promptness of response : Email contact almost instantaneously.
Quality of service : Still in progress but so far a fantastic service
Value for money : By far the most reasonably priced
Professionalism : Talked me through everything in detail.
Architectural Design (Large Projects), Brough, Yorkshire, C Deyes - February 2020Architectural Design- Extension (1 storey), Pinner, Peter - March 2019
Darren from Plans Express was excellent. Really efficient, friendly and professional. My builders had a concern and despite it not being Darren's issue, he popped over and put my mind at rest. Couldnt ask for more. Totally recommended and will use again.
Surveyor, London, Robin - December 2018The website was nice and easy to navigate. Excellent efficient service. Darren kept his promise of delivering the plans on the day he said he would.
Plans/Drawings, Harrow, Middlesex, Khalid - November 2018Promptness of response : Quick response by email, and appointment arranged promptly
Quality of service : Some good ideas and drawings, documents produced quickly. But disappointed with level of detail/scale of drawings.
Value for money : The proposed works were small, and the fee was probably more appropriate for larger schemes - much of the general documentation not relevant.
Architectural Design (Small Projects), Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, Tony - October 2018Architectural Design- Other, London - Ms Rice-Oxley, Jul 2018
Architectural Design (Small Projects), Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, Elizabeth - January 2018
Architectural Design (Medium projects), Greenford - Mr Gallego, May 2017
Supplier Feedback: Darren visited me on the date we agreed and took photos/measurements of the property. He took the responsibilities to send the planning application on behalf of u that was very helpful. He was friendly and did his job well. Thank youWebsite Feedback: Darren Black contacted me and I believe he found my details from the website.
Planning Permission, Sutton, Chandra - September 2023