Creating a new driveway in Derby requires a dropped kerb where your drive meets the road. You cannot legally drive over a standard kerb without permission from Derby City Council.
The application process involves submitting detailed plans showing your proposed driveway layout. Include measurements, materials, and drainage details. The council needs to see how water will drain away from your drive. Consider consulting qualified drainage system experts during planning.
Derby City Council charges fees for dropped kerb applications. Standard applications cost several hundred pounds. Complex cases involving traffic lights or busy roads cost more.
Required Documents
- Site location plan showing your property
- Detailed drawings of the proposed kerb alteration
- Drainage calculations and SuDS compliance details
- Evidence of planning permission if your drive needs it
- Photos of the existing frontage
The council will inspect your street for safety concerns. They check sight lines, traffic flow, and pedestrian access. Some locations get refused due to safety risks.
Processing takes 6 to 8 weeks for straightforward applications. The council will either approve, refuse, or request modifications to your plans.
Once approved, only approved contractors can carry out the kerb work. The council provides a list of licensed contractors who can legally alter public highways.
You cannot start any driveway work until the dropped kerb is installed and approved. Breaking this rule can result in prosecution and forced reinstatement of the original kerb.