"*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 7 14% CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you eligible to apply for a licence Before you apply for a licence please answer the following questions so that we can make sure you understand the eligibility requirements for the construction of a dropped kerb.Will the dropped kerb be located on Devon County Council maintained land?* Yes No I don’t know Great, go to the next step.Unfortunately, we cannot grant a licence for a dropped kerb that will not be constructed on land that we maintain.If you are unsure whether or not the land is maintained by us, please call on 0345 155 1004 to find out. Does the dropped kerb require planning permission?* Yes – I have it Yes – but I still need to apply for it No Don’t know Great, go to the next step.You’ll need to obtain planning permission before starting an application. You can do that by contacting your local district, city or borough council.Great, go to the next step. You must check with your local district, city or borough council to find out if planning permission is required. Planning permission will usually be required if your access leads directly onto a classified (A, B or C) road or forms part of a larger development proposal, and in some other circumstances, for example, if your property is a listed building or within a conservation area. For more information about planning permission please see the Planning Portal website. Is your proposed site far enough away from the nearest junction?*You need to be 15 metres from an A, B or C road or 10 metres from a minor road. Yes No Great, go to the next step.It is unlikely that your application will be granted. For confirmation, prior to submitting an application, please call 01392 385084 (option 5). Do you have enough room to fit a standard vehicle?*There must be room for a standard-sized vehicle so that it does not stick out onto the footway. A clear minimum of 5m depth and 2.7m width is required. The type of vehicle you own will not be taken into account. There is no set maximum depth or width, but each site will be assessed for safety, feasibility, and the potential impact on local parking. Yes No Great, go to the next step. Unfortunately we cannot grant a licence for a dropped kerb that doesn’t meet those requirements. Is the site clear of any obstructions or parking restrictions?*Obstructions or restrictions include residents’ parking, disabled parking bays, bus stops or shelters, trees, streetlights or road signs, utility covers and street furniture such as benches. Yes No Great, go to the next step. What type of obstruction or restriction do you have?*Select from the following list to find out more. A parking restriction Bus stop Tree Utility covers Street furniture A legal process will need to be carried out to remove the restriction. This can take up to 18 months and can cost up to £3000.You will need to arrange for the bus stop or shelter to be removed. You will be required to cover the costs of removal or relocation.An assessment will be undertaken by our Tree Safety Officer to determine if the tree can be removed. The homeowner may be required to cover the costs.You will need to obtain confirmation, from the relevant utility company or companies, that the covers are suitable to be driven over or obtain approval for alterations.Permission, from the owner of the furniture, will need to be provided. You may be required to cover the costs of removal or relocation. The removal of any of the above (excluding utility covers) will be considered upon receipt of a completed application. If the location is suitable the application will be approved in principle (the licence will be issued once the necessary arrangements regarding removal or relocation (excluding utility covers) have been carried out). Is there good visibility?*Walls, hedges or other obstructions may mean that we are unable to approve the dropped kerb. Yes No Great, go to the next step.It is unlikely that your application will be approved if visability is limited at your location and there isn’t an option to improve it – such as cutting back a hedge. For confirmation, prior to submitting an application, please call 01392 385084 (option 5). Do you have an appointed contractor?*You must appoint a contractor to carry out the work. The cost of the work will vary depending on the contractor you choose, and the specification of the crossing required but it will probably be somewhere between £1,500 and £3,000. The cost will increase if there are obstructions or restrictions or both that need moving or removing. Yes – I am the contractor Yes – I have appointed a contractor No Please remember that you must not do any work before you apply for a licence. If you construct a dropped kerb without a licence, you will have to apply for a licence afterward or reinstate the footway to its original condition.Great. You should advise your appointed contractor to go ahead and apply for a licence using our dropped kerb application form.It is the job of a contractor to complete the dropped kerb application form so you will need to appoint a contractor before proceeding. If you are unsure which contractor to use, we suggest using the Buy with Confidence scheme. Δ