When You Need Planning Permission

Typically, you won't need to apply for planning permission to install a dropped kerb outside your property. However, there are crucial situations where getting approval from your local authority becomes a requirement.

You will definitely need planning permission if:

• You plan to create access onto a road that is officially classified (a main road category) or designated as a trunk road.

• Your property has been converted into, or originally built as, multiple self-contained flats or apartments.

• You need to carry out structural alterations on your land to establish a suitable parking space.

• Your home is officially recognised as a 'listed building' (meaning it has special architectural or historic interest), or it falls within a designated 'conservation area'.

• The dropped kerb is your only project, and it's not part of any broader construction or development work at your site.

To ensure you comply with regulations and avoid potential issues, it's always advisable to contact your local planning authority. They can confirm whether planning permission is necessary for your specific dropped kerb plans.