About Us

Chartered Landscape Architects and Town Planners specialising exclusively in dropped kerb planning across the UK.

About Us

We are a specialist team of Chartered Landscape Architects and Chartered Town Planners. We also work with a network of Highway Engineers and other specialist consultants on complex projects. Our focus is on delivering high-quality dropped kerb design and planning services that meet both the practical needs of our clients and maximise the chances of securing planning consent.

Our Mission

Our mission is to make the process of obtaining a dropped kerb as simple and stress-free as possible. We understand that many homeowners and businesses are unfamiliar with the planning process, and we aim to demystify it. By combining our expertise in engineering and planning, we offer a one-stop solution that takes care of design and planning application processes.

We have the right professionals working on your project which we believe sets us apart from other providers. Chartered Landscape Architects represent the highest standard of professional competency in driveway and kerbs design, and we leverage it to provide our clients with designs that are both practical and visually appealing. Experienced Town Planners manage your planning approval to ensure it complies with the Council's standards. Where needed, we also consult with Highway Engineers and other specialist consultants.

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Our Approval Rate — and Why It Isn’t 100%

Around 80% of the dropped kerb planning applications we submit are approved. Our appraisal is based on our professional judgement as Chartered Town Planners — it does not represent the council’s formal view.

In most cases we can tell you in advance whether an application is likely to be refused — a tight Conservation Area corner, a classified-road junction with poor visibility, a constrained splay, a protected tree in the wrong place. Some cases, however, are genuinely nuanced, and the outcome only becomes clear once the case officer engages with the file.

Our Team & Experience

Our team consists of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in planning and design. We have worked with numerous local authorities and have an in-depth understanding of the various regulations and requirements involved in obtaining planning permission for dropped kerbs.

Chartered Landscape Architects & Highways Consultants: Our experienced Landscape Architects and Highways Consultants have years of experience in small and large pavements, kerbs, front gardens and parking areas. Our Landscape Architects will lead the design process, ensuring that every project we undertake is designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind. With years of experience working in both Local Authorities appraising planning applications and in the private sector preparing drawings and submitting applications, we benefit from extensive insider knowledge.

Chartered Town Planners: Our team of planners has extensive experience in navigating the often complex planning regulations that apply to dropped kerbs. They are responsible for ensuring that all applications are compliant with local authority requirements and have the best chance of approval.

What We Stand For

Our Values

1

Expertise

We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of expertise, ensuring that every project is designed to the highest standards. We only work on dropped kerb applications, which makes us the number 1 experts in dropped kerbs.

2

Transparency

We believe in being transparent with our clients. From the initial consultation through to planning submission, we keep you informed every step of the way.

3

Customer-focused

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to understand your needs and work closely with you to deliver a solution that meets your specific requirements.

4

Sustainability

We are committed to promoting sustainable design solutions. We strive to minimise the environmental impact of our work, ensuring that our designs are both functional and eco-friendly.

Why Choose Us?

Choosing us means working with a team that understands the importance of both the practical and aesthetic aspects of a dropped kerb. Our Landscape Architects bring a level of expertise to the design and construction of highways, public realm, and infrastructure, that few others can match. We take pride in delivering high-quality, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

We also understand the planning process inside out. Whether you're looking to install a dropped kerb for your home or business, we know how to navigate the often complex web of planning regulations, giving you peace of mind that your application is in safe hands.

Professional Affiliations

  • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) — Chartered Town Planners
  • Landscape Institute (LI) — Chartered Members
  • Local Surveyors Direct partnership
What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Homeowners Across the UK

Simple and Clear Advice

DKP helped us through the entire process. Her experience and expertise was so reassuring and she stayed positive and helpful throughout. What could have been an overwhelming process was made straight forward and easy to understand with DKP's invaluable help and we were delighted to have a successful result despite unpromising prospects.

KF
K FrancisSt Johns Road, Bristol

Brilliant Company!

Rachel has been absolutely amazing in dealing with our drop kerb application! Nothing has been too much hassle, amendments to our documents and drawings were done the same day. Replies were quick and she made everything super easy to understand. Highly recommend!

W
Wens_xoVerified Trustpilot Review

Many Thanks to Rachel

Many thanks to Rachel, and the team at Dropped Kerb Planning. My project was passed at the LPA due to their help with drawings and knowledge of the process. Very professional company.

ST
Mr Stephen TibbleCreek Road, March

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