Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your neighbour is looking to install a dropped kerb right outside your home, and you’re concerned about the potential impact on your property or the neighbourhood? If so, you’re probably wondering whether you have the power to object to their plans. In this article, we’ll explore the legalities surrounding dropped kerbs and your rights as a neighbour.
A dropped kerb, also known as a vehicle crossing, is something that any homeowner can apply for from their local council. If you are living next to someone who is looking to have a dropped kerb constructed outside their home and you think it would have a negative impact on yourself or the rest of the neighbourhood, you might be wondering if you’ll have the opportunity to register your objection with the local council. Installing a dropped kerb outside a home allows creates a vehicle access point by removing paving slabs and creating a lower kerb, as well as other works that may need to be done to make it safe.
Understanding Dropped Kerbs and Their Legal Requirements
A dropped kerb, also known as a vehicle crossing, is a lowered section of the pavement or at the edge of a road, designed to provide safe access for vehicles onto a driveway or private property. Dropped kerbs are a legal requirement for off-street parking, such as driveways, allowing homeowners to get their cars in and out without causing damage to the pavement or vehicle.
If someone is creating new off-road parking, they’ll need to get permission from the Local Council and, in some cases, secure planning permission if the road is a trunk road, principal road, or a classified road (A, B, or C); the property is a listed building or located in a conservation area; the property isn’t a single-family home (for example, if it’s been converted into flats); or the footpath will have to be raised or lowered by a significant amount.
The Council does not have to agree to the installation of a new dropped kerb.
Sometimes permission might not be granted on safety grounds, because of obstacles in the way, or lack of space.
For expert advice on dropped kerb installation or any other property-related matters, you can contact Dropped Kerb Rotherham at 07595 510190 or visit their website at droppedkerbsrotherham.co.uk.
Dropped Kerb and Your Rights as a Neighbour
If planning permission isn’t required for a dropped kerb, generally neighbours will not be given the opportunity to object to it. Instead, the decision will be made solely by the local council’s highway authority. However, if planning permission is required for a dropped kerb, then the local authorities should notify neighbours of the application and they are able to respond with their objections within 21 days.
It may be possible to object to the construction of a dropped kerb if it interferes with your right of way, poses a threat to your property boundaries, alters the landscape and aesthetics of the neighbourhood, or compromises their privacy or peaceful enjoyment by increasing foot traffic or vehicle access. When writing a planning objection letter to the council, it’s very important to avoid speculation or making any personal comments.
For expert advice on making an objection to a neighbour’s dropped kerb or other property-related issues, you should seek assistance from a property solicitor or legal professional. Disputes with neighbours can be stressful, and it’s essential to handle them calmly and sensibly.
Conclusion
Disputes with neighbours can be stressful, and it’s essential to handle them calmly and sensibly. If a neighbour has installed a dropped kerb without permission, you should report it to the local council, as this is classed as an illegal crossing.
Similarly, driving across a normal footpath without a dropped kerb to access off-road parking is also classed as an illegal crossing, and the council can take enforcement action. If you need expert advice on making an objection to a neighbour’s dropped kerb or other property-related issues, you should seek assistance from a property solicitor or legal professional.
For local dropped kerb installation services in Rotherham, you can contact Dropped Kerb Rotherham at 07595 510190 or visit their website at droppedkerbsrotherham.co.uk.
Remember, maintaining open communication and finding a mutually acceptable solution is always the best approach when dealing with kerb lowering, driveway access, or any other issues related to pavement crossover, pedestrian ramp, wheelchair access, street furniture, inclusive design, and disability access in your neighbourhood.
Contact us today on 07595 510190 to receive a free quote for your Dropped Kerb, Tarmac, Resin, Concrete or Block driveway project.
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