Domestic dropped kerbs
It is a contravention of the Highways Act 1980, Section 184, to regularly drive a vehicle across a kerbed footway/verge to and from a premises without a properly constructed dropped kerb.
In order to get a dropped kerb installed a 'Road Opening Permit' is required from the Highway Maintenance Section, Street Pride.
The work can be carried out by the council, in which case the permit costs £60. A quotation for the cost of the dropped kerb can be arranged free of charge or obligation.
Work may also be carried out by a private contractor, in which case the permit costs £250 which includes an inspection fee. The contractor must provide details of their Public Liability insurance cover (minimum £5million for any one claim, the number of claims being unlimited) and their qualifications under the New Road & Street Works Act 1991.
In the event of the property being on a classified road, usually an A or B road, then Planning Permission may be required for the creation of the access onto that road before the road opening procedure can be commenced.
Should the proposed dropped kerb involve the relocation or alteration of any street furniture or statutory undertaker apparatus then the full costs must be borne by the applicant.
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Roadworks management
Engineering and Transportation
2nd floor, Civic Centre
Walsall Council
Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1DG
Telephone 01922 653781
Email ParryM@walsall.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 26 June 2009