DROPPED KERBS & VEHICLE ACCESS IN WEST BERKSHIRE
Professional dropped-kerb and vehicle-crossing installations across the West Berkshire Council area. We manage the application paperwork, highway licence and complete installation from survey to finished access.
✓ Free site survey and quotation
✓ Application administration included
✓ Highway licence and installation managed
✓ Exclusive application tracking for every customer
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Free, no-obligation site survey and written quotation.
10 YEAR GUARANTEE
Our groundwork and surfacing installations are backed by a 10-year guarantee for added peace of mind.
£10M INSURED
Fully insured with the public-liability cover required for highway works in West Berkshire.
30+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience delivering vehicle access, groundwork and surfacing projects.
Dropped Kerb Contractors Across West Berkshire
Irvine Surfacing provides complete dropped-kerb and vehicle-access solutions throughout the West Berkshire Council area. From the first suitability check to the application, licence, excavation, kerbing and final surface, one team manages the whole job and keeps you informed.
Our administration is included at no additional charge. Statutory application, planning and highway-licence fees remain separate and are confirmed before you proceed.
Applications Managed
We prepare and submit the vehicle-crossing paperwork and help coordinate the authority requirements.
Private Status Tracking
Your Irvine Surfacing application number gives you clear progress updates at every stage.
Licensed Highway Works
We arrange the site-specific Section 171 licence required before construction begins.
Complete Installation
Excavation, kerbs, sub-base, drainage details and surfacing are completed as one coordinated project.
Applications, approvals & fees
A clear route from first survey to installation in West Berkshire.
We prepare and manage the application paperwork at no additional administration charge. West Berkshire Council vehicle-access consent and road-opening licence fees remain separate, so every cost is clear before you proceed.
Free site assessment
We check access, parking space, drainage, visibility and whether planning permission may also be required.
Application prepared
Irvine Surfacing handles the administration and helps prepare the information required by West Berkshire Council.
Inspection and decision
A council engineer assesses the proposed vehicle crossing and confirms approval or explains any required changes.
Licence and installation
Once approved, the required highway licence is arranged and the kerbing, groundwork and surfacing are scheduled.
Exclusive application tracking for every dropped-kerb customerFollow every stage using your private Irvine Surfacing application number, while we manage the paperwork and administration at no additional charge.
Is Your West Berkshire Property Likely to Be Suitable?
Every site is assessed individually. West Berkshire Council checks that there is enough parking space within the property, safe visibility for road users and pedestrians, suitable drainage and no unresolved conflict with street furniture, utilities or other highway features.
- Off-road parking space at least 2.4m wide
- Minimum depth of 5.5m with a garage, or 4.8m without one
- Planning consent obtained first for an access onto an A, B or C classified road
- Visibility appropriate to the road’s speed limit
- Surface-water drainage retained within the property
- Plans showing streetlights, covers, watercourses and other obstructions
Our free site survey helps identify likely access, planning and drainage issues before you commit to the application.
Recent Dropped Kerb & Vehicle Access Projects
See examples of vehicle-access, dropped-kerb and surfacing work completed by Irvine Surfacing.
Dropped Kerb Areas We Cover in West Berkshire
We provide dropped-kerb and vehicle-access services across the West Berkshire Council area, including:
Newbury • Thatcham • Hungerford • Kintbury • Lambourn • Cold Ash • Woolhampton • Aldermaston • Theale • Calcot • Pangbourne • Purley on Thames • Burghfield • Mortimer • Streatley
This page covers locations where West Berkshire Council is the highway authority. Nearby Reading, Wokingham and Hampshire locations use different application processes; contact us and we will confirm the correct route for your property.
Dropped Kerbs in West Berkshire: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a dropped-kerb application in West Berkshire?
West Berkshire Council currently charges £202 for Section 184 vehicle-access consent, including its technical assessment and site inspection. The council requests payment after technical approval. Fees are reviewed each April and may change.
How long does West Berkshire Council take?
The council advises allowing up to approximately six weeks for the vehicle-access application process. Times can vary if more information, planning consent or changes to the proposal are required.
Do I need planning permission?
Planning consent must be obtained first where the proposed access joins an A, B or C classified road. For an unclassified road, West Berkshire Council says planning consent is not normally needed for the access itself, although separate planning rules can still apply to the driveway surface, drainage, listed buildings or other property restrictions.
What is the Section 171 road-opening licence?
After vehicle-access consent, the qualified contractor must obtain a Section 171 road-opening licence before excavating the public highway. West Berkshire Council currently charges £349, and the contractor must give at least 10 days’ notice before work starts.
Will Irvine Surfacing manage the paperwork?
Yes. We prepare and manage the application administration as part of our service, with no additional Irvine Surfacing administration charge. Council, planning, licence and other third-party fees remain payable separately where applicable.
Can I follow my application?
Yes. Every dropped-kerb customer receives a private Irvine Surfacing application number so they can see the current stage clearly through our exclusive application tracker.
Who can carry out the highway work?
The public-highway work must be carried out by a suitably qualified contractor with the required NRSWA accreditation, insurance and council licence. Irvine Surfacing manages this alongside the installation.
Can you install the driveway at the same time?
Yes. We can provide the complete vehicle-access project, including groundwork, drainage details, kerbs and a tarmac, resin-bound or block-paved driveway finish.
Planning a Dropped Kerb in West Berkshire?
Arrange a free site survey and no-obligation quotation. We’ll assess your proposed access, explain the application route and provide a clear written price for the works.