Considering a dropped kerb in Medway? A&A Construction & Surfacing Ltd provides driveway, groundworks and vehicle crossover installation services, with over 25 years of practical experience. We can help you understand the construction work involved while you check the relevant council requirements.

Whether you are creating off-road parking or improving access to an existing driveway, it is important to address the required permissions before any changes are made to the public highway. We work across Medway and nearby communities.

Dropped Kerb Planning Requirements

Before making changes to a pavement or verge in Medway, it is important to establish whether a vehicle crossover is permitted and what approvals apply. Requirements can depend on road classification, the property frontage and the proposed parking area.

Planning permission and highway consent are not necessarily the same thing. We can discuss the practical driveway and access works, while the relevant council determines which permissions and assessments are needed.

Do You Need Planning Permission?

Not every dropped kerb proposal requires a separate planning application. Factors such as a classified road, property restrictions and the nature of the development may affect the answer.

Check the position with the local planning authority before starting work. An approval for a driveway or other development does not automatically authorise alterations to the public highway.

Planning a New Vehicle Access

A suitable vehicle entrance needs more than a lowered section of kerb. The intended access should be considered in relation to parking space, visibility, pedestrians and the existing street layout.

Where a new driveway is also planned, it makes sense to consider its dimensions, surfacing and drainage together with the proposed crossover.

Existing Driveways and New Access

You may be looking to add a vehicle crossover to an existing driveway or create off-road parking for the first time. The planning considerations can differ according to the current frontage.

We can discuss the proposed physical works and the site conditions before you commit to a full driveway installation.

Site Suitability and Visibility

Local highway requirements may take account of nearby junctions, street furniture, trees, gradients and visibility for road users. These matters can influence whether a crossover is acceptable.

An early review of the site can help identify potential issues, but the relevant authority makes the final decision on permissions and highway requirements.

Driveway Preparation and Groundworks

If the proposed access is approved, the private driveway may still need excavation, suitable foundations or changes to the existing frontage.

A&A Construction & Surfacing undertakes associated groundworks and driveway construction, helping coordinate the physical elements of an approved project.

Drainage and Frontage Design

Driveway drainage should be considered when planning new hardstanding, particularly where surface water could otherwise run towards the highway or neighbouring land.

The appropriate approach depends on the ground conditions, surface specification and any relevant planning or drainage rules.

Planning and Dropped Kerb Installation

Planning is only one part of creating a lawful vehicle access. Highway approval, contractor requirements and the actual crossover works may all need to be addressed separately.

We are experienced in dropped kerb construction and can discuss the installation stage once the necessary approvals are in place.

Free Dropped Kerb With Qualifying Driveways

We currently advertise a free dropped kerb with qualifying new driveway installations. This offer relates to eligible physical works, not an assurance that a planning or highway application will be approved.

Any offer is subject to site suitability, permissions and the applicable local authority requirements. Please contact us for the specific terms for your property.

Related Driveway and Groundwork Services

We also carry out driveway construction, surfacing, drainage, excavation and other external groundworks, allowing related improvements to be discussed as part of one project.

Whether you are replacing an old frontage or creating a new parking area, the work can be considered alongside your proposed vehicle access.

Dropped Kerb Planning in Medway

We welcome enquiries from Medway and nearby areas including Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham and Strood. The relevant highway authority for this location is Medway Council.

Local requirements vary by road and property. Contact the council for an authoritative decision about the approvals needed for your specific address.

Over 25 Years of Experience

A&A Construction & Surfacing has over 25 years of experience in driveway, surfacing and groundwork projects. Our practical knowledge can help when considering the construction side of a proposed access.

We focus on the work we can undertake and do not promise planning consent or a favourable decision from the council.

Ask About Dropped Kerb Planning in Medway

If you are considering a dropped kerb in Medway, get in touch to discuss your property, proposed driveway and the physical works you have in mind.

We can explain our construction services and provide a quotation for suitable works, subject to the necessary council approvals.