We prepare dropped kerb and vehicle crossover applications to support new or altered access onto the public highway. Our work sets out how access will operate safely, meet highway authority requirements and align with local standards.
Vehicle crossover approvals are often required for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Early clarity on feasibility and requirements helps avoid delay and ensures access proposals are acceptable in principle.
What is a dropped kerb or vehicle crossover application?
A dropped kerb or vehicle crossover application seeks approval to create or modify a vehicular access across a footway, verge or highway boundary. Highway authorities use this process to assess safety, visibility, drainage, footway width and potential impacts on pedestrians and other road users.
These applications may be required as part of a planning submission, to discharge a condition, or as a standalone highways approval depending on local authority procedures.
Our applications are tailored to the authority and site context and typically include:
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Review of site frontage and highway context
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Confirmation of access location and alignment
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Assessment of visibility requirements
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Review of parking and turning arrangements
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Review of parking and turning arrangements
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Preparation of drawings and supporting information
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Liaison with the highway authority where required
The value of a well-prepared dropped kerb or vehicle crossover application lies in removing uncertainty around access acceptability at an early stage. By understanding authority requirements and testing feasibility before submission, we help clients avoid refusals, redesign or repeated applications.
Clear, compliant information also supports faster determination and provides confidence that access arrangements will function safely for vehicles and pedestrians alike. This approach reduces risk, saves time and ensures access proposals are aligned with both planning and highways expectations.
When a dropped kerb or vehicle crossover is required
Dropped kerb or vehicle crossover approval is commonly required:
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For new residential driveways
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When creating new site access points
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For commercial or employment access
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Where access arrangements are being altered
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To support planning conditions or approvals
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Where access crosses a public footway or verge
Requirements vary by authority, making early advice particularly valuable.
Our approach
We take a clear, proportionate approach to crossover applications:
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Review the site and frontage conditions
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Confirm applicable highway authority requirements
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Assess access feasibility and safety
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Prepare compliant drawings and information
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Support submission and authority engagement
Our focus is on making the process straightforward and ensuring applications are robust and complete.
Who we support
We prepare dropped kerb and vehicle crossover applications for:
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Residential developments
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Commercial and employment sites
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Retail applications
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Mixed-use schemes
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Change of use proposals
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Small-scale developments and infill sites
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Householder applications
Our experience across England, Scotland and Wales provides insight into differing authority processes and standards.
Need us to help with your dropped kerb or vehicle crossover application?
Get in touch and we will guide you through the process and prepare the required highways information and drawings.
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