Dropped kerbs

Apply to install or extend a dropped kerb

You can use our online form to apply to install or extend a dropped kerb.

You’ll need to pay £395 for us to visit the site, inspect, and provide an outcome.

Pre-application advice

Decide if you’d like to get pre-application advice before applying. We’ll complete all checks and tell you if we would approve your application or not.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for a dropped kerb, you must have an address in Medway. If you're unsure you can find your local council on GOV.UK.

If you decide not to get pre-application advice, you must read our guidance and complete a self-assessment checklist before you apply.

The self-assessment checklist includes checking:

  • your parking area is the correct size
  • the proposed dropped kerb is 10 metres away from a junction
  • the proposed dropped kerb is one metre away from a streetlight or telegraph pole
  • trees in the footway near the proposed dropped kerb
  • if you need planning permission
  • utility covers in the proposed dropped kerb area
  • parking bays outside the property
  • if the property was previously owned by us
  • if landowners need to be consulted such as the Housing Association. 

Download our application guidance and self-assessment.

We will not refund you if you apply and your application is declined.

If you're unsure about any area of the checklist or need further help, you can request pre-application advice.

Apply

To complete our online application form, you'll need to:

  • have your completed self-assessment checklist
  • tell us about any trees, restrictive markings and utility covers
  • upload images of any trees, restrictive markings and utility covers
  • provide your contact details
  • pay £430 (the cost is the same if you use our Term Maintenance Contractor, Volker Highways, or a contractor from our approved list).

Apply for a dropped kerb

After you apply

If you wish to use our contractor, Volker Highways, we'll send you a quote for the cost of the work within 14 working days. 

We’ll visit the site where you’d like to install or extend a dropped kerb. You do not need to be present for this visit.

We’ll email you with our decision on if a dropped kerb can be installed or extended. We issue most decisions within 14 days of our site visit.

Construction of your dropped kerb

You'll need to pay for all construction costs.

You may also need to pay for:

  • planning permission
  • the repositioning of any street furniture, for example a lamppost.

If you need planning permission

If you need to apply for planning permission:

  • your application will be put on hold
  • you should apply for planning permission through the Planning Portal.

When your planning permission is confirmed, contact the Highways team on 01634 333 333.

White keep clear markings

We no longer install or repaint white keep clear markings.

The markings are advisory only. It's illegal to obstruct a dropped kerb with or without a white line.