We specialise in dropped kerb planning applications — drawings, supporting documents and submission, all handled by Chartered professionals. Where your case is unlikely to succeed, we’ll tell you up front. That’s what the appraisal is for.
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Read our 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. Here’s what our clients have to say.
This was never going to be easy, the Local Authority are notorious for being difficult and with the application being in a Conservation Area, we were up against it. Rachel and I worked on the initial application and then the strategy for overcoming their objections and finally after 13 months, we have been successful. Rachel was great, very responsive and supportive.
Rachel, at Dropped Kerb Planning, has been absolutely excellent. From first point of contact to delivery of my drawings, the service has been efficient, professional, competitively priced and reassuring friendly too. She promised drawings within 7 working days and she kept to that timescale. I can highly recommend Rachel and her company.
Rachel took a lot of hassle away from me. She also wrote an accompanying letter to our local council on my behalf explaining exactly why we were requesting an extension to our dropped kerb. The letter was written very professionally and worded much better than I would have done it. If you need dropped kerb advice give Rachel a call.
From initial appraisal to planning approval, we handle every step of the process.
We review your property's dimensions and details against Council guidance and advise on whether planning permission is required. Same-day appraisals available.
Get startedWe prepare a full set of planning application drawings including a location plan, existing and proposed block plan, proposed site plan, existing and proposed elevations and visibility splays. You will need them to apply for a licence, planning application and obtain build quotes from your local contractors.
Get startedWe prepare your drawings and reports, submit your planning application and act as your agent — handling all Council queries and guiding it through to a final decision.
Get startedOur quote excludes the Council's planning application fee and any subsequent licence application & fees.
One clear price for each service — covering the work up to validation of your application by the Council.
Excludes the Council’s £348 planning application fee, any licence fees, and contractor build costs.
We focus exclusively on dropped kerb planning, which makes us significantly cheaper and more effective than general planning consultants.
Our team specialises in driveway and kerb design with over 15 years of experience in highway design and planning. We are the UK's No.1 experts.
Get an initial consultation before committing to anything. We provide appraisals within 24 hours so you know exactly where you stand.
Planning drawings prepared in just 7 working days. We move quickly so your project stays on track.
Verified on Trustpilot and Chartered Members of the Royal Town Planning Institute and Landscape Institute.
Check if any of the following apply to your property. If in doubt, contact us for an appraisal.
Your property is on a Classified Road (A, B or C road)
Your property is in a Conservation Area or is a Listed Building
The property is a flat or commercial property
The access serves land or property not part of a house
The access serves multiple dwellings
Driveway with more than 5m² impermeable paving
Dropped kerb needs grass verge or public amenity land
Affects a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order
We make the process of obtaining a dropped kerb as simple and stress-free as possible.
Find out if your kerb project is feasible, with expert advice before you proceed. We will conduct an appraisal in 24h. We study the site, as well as the planning and design constraints and provide you with a detailed feasibility report that includes our findings, potential issues and solutions as well as a recommended course of action.
Based on your ideas and requirements we prepare a full set of planning drawings for your dropped kerb & driveway, ensuring it complies with regulations and Council requirements as much as possible. Once you are happy with the plans, we then prepare and submit the planning application, remaining as your planning agent to ensure a smooth determination. The Council's planning fee is not included.
We ensure 100% customer satisfaction or your money back. By focusing on quality instead of quantity, we are able to provide a personal, friendly and professional service, where you can get in touch at any time and expect a swift reply.
Earlier this year, Georgios approached Dropped Kerb Planning with a vision for transforming his front garden in the West Midlands into a practical yet visually appealing driveway that could accommodate two vehicles.
To achieve this, we combined contrasting materials — block paving and resin-bound gravel — creating distinct bays that are both functional and visually engaging.
Our team at Dropped Kerb Planning handled every step of the planning process, from preparing precise planning drawings to submitting the formal application.
This project stands as a testament to how effective design and careful planning can turn a simple driveway into a stylish and functional feature.View All Projects
We work with homeowners right across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Working remotely is how we keep our fees so low without ever cutting corners — an approach that has served our clients well for years.
There’s no need for a costly site visit. We start from an accurate, to-scale base plan of your property and work closely with you to confirm the detail on the ground — so you receive the same professional, council-ready drawings at a fraction of the price.
We purchase an accurate, to-scale plan of your property to use as the foundation for your drawings — giving us a reliable, measured starting point without needing to visit in person.
We ask you to confirm a few key measurements on site. This simple step lets us verify the base plan and make sure every drawing is spot-on and fully accurate.
Finally, we ask for a handful of photos of your frontage and kerb. Together with your measurements, these give us everything we need to prepare a precise, council-ready application.