Dropped kerbs for vehicle access

Using an external contractor to construct your dropped kerb

If you want to use an external contractor to construct your dropped kerb, you will need to make sure you have the correct planning permission in place.

Apply for dropped kerb (planning permission)

If you are using an external contractor and you live on a classified road (see list of classified roads), then you will need to make a full planning application first. Apply for dropped kerb (planning permission).

Using an external contractor once your application has been approved

Please be aware that this section is for customers who have received approval from Highways for the construction of a dropped kerb. No applications for dropped kerbs can be taken by calling the number provided below.

Our Policy allows external contractors to construct crossings in the city, in addition to our own Direct Labour Organisation.

Once Highway approval has been secured for a crossing, the applicant can now decide to use an external contractor, and a further £100 fee is payable.

The applicant has to provide the following information:

• Name of the Contracting company with contact details
• Evidence of the Contractor’s public liability insurance (£5,000,000 minimum)
• Copies of the contractor’s Supervisors and Operatives NRSWA Streetworks qualifications cards (required under national legislation to undertake works on the highway)
• Copy of the Permit to Dig
• A copy of the NRSWA Permit ref number (with date of installation).

Work cannot commence until this is received from the applicant.

Download a Permit application form. This must be completed, scanned and sent via email to: nicola.clarry-o’donnell@coventry.gov.uk

Fee £75.00 per permit.

Coventry domestic vehicular footway crossing standard details

Standard detail for use by external contractors and the Council's DLO:

• Domestic vehicular footway crossing standard detail
• Domestic vehicular footway crossing over grass verge