FOAK: Council pavement mods - how much do they cost?

Think about buying a house and have no real idea where to ask the following:

It's got off road parking and a garage for my bikes etc, but currently
no pavement access ramp, meaning a bit of step up of the road. Current
owners keep having the 'plank' remove by council, so does anyone know
how much it would cost to get a real access ramp fixed?

 

I think it's not just a case of having a ramp fitted or the normal
kerbstones changed to a drop kerb.

You'll probably have to apply to the local council for permission to change
the kerb from standard to drop-kerb and they'd assess your request.

An old neighbour of mine had problems getting the right permissions etc but
got round it by bunging a few quid the way of a highways team one day when
they were doing other works....

Dave

 

We had a drop kerb done last year at the same time as they were
resurfacing[1] the pavement and it was £360.

[1] spraying with black bitumen so now you can't even see the changes in
height from previous repairs.

 

It happens that Kinesin formulated :

I seem to remember a figure of £300 from about thirty years ago. It is
not simply a matter of paying the £300, you will also need the
essential permission too. The safety aspects have to be considered of
you driving vehicles over what is essentially a public footpath.

 

It depends on the width of the access you want and what's there in the
way of services access covers, if any. Expect around 300-400 quid.
You'll need to get planning permission from the council. They'll want a
drawing from you showing the layout, then they'll send someone round to
survey it. They also may forward the application to various other
people who have an interest e.g. services providers.

They'll give you a list of approved contractors to pick from. You have
to use one off their list as the contractor is responsible for
maintenance for 10 years (iirc) after which the council take over.

 

'ave a gander at
http://www.reinstatement.biz/vehicle-crossovers.htm


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This is what I was worried about.. I think I'll have a chat with them
tomorrow.

 

Have a word with the council, with specific reference to the house you're
interested in. I say that because, if the owners haven't already had a
dropped kerb done, maybe it's because the council has already refused
permission for some reason. Then ask the vendors why they haven't had a
dropped kerb put in, and compare stories.

 

Move in, mix up small amount of concrete and deposit as required. Any
questions = dunno nufink about it - must have been previous occupant. Job
done.
Biz

 

Except, the council can the restore to the previous condition and send
you the bill for around £500. <Hint> They do inspect and have a
reasonably up to date knowledge of allowed accesses.