How close can you park to a dropped kerb UK?
Specific details. The below is the correct way to park near a dropped kerb. The car is parked at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) clear of the dropped kerb and there are no parking restrictions applying in this part of the road. The below is not correct unless you have the permission of the home owner.
Is it illegal to park in front of a dropped kerb?
Is it illegal to park in front of a dropped kerb? It is illegal to park in front of BOTH types of dropped kerb. That includes those in front of a driveway plus pedestrian kerbs for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Vehicles parked across dropped kerbs can be ticketed, even if they’re not fully blocking it.
Can you turn your front garden into a driveway?
Yes, you can convert your front garden into a paved driveway, and doing so can add 5% to 10% to the overall value of your property depending on your area, but there are some certain things to consider before proceeding including planning permission, conservation area rules and laws surrounding dropped kerbs.
Do you need planning permission to move your driveway?
You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally.
What can I do if my Neighbour keeps blocking my drive?
Police suggest discussing issues with your neighbour first. The Metropolitan Police advise: “If someone has blocked your driveway so you can’t drive in, we appreciate this can be very frustrating. “If you can find the owner of the vehicle, we’d first recommend asking them politely to move it.
Is it illegal to park in front of your own driveway UK?
Anyone can park on your driveway – and there’s little you can do about it, legal spiel says. It is also not a requirement by law for neighbours to leave the parking spot outside your home free for you to use.