DROPPED KERBS & VEHICLE ACCESS IN OXFORDSHIRE
Professional dropped-kerb and vehicle-crossing installations across Oxfordshire. We manage the application paperwork, district-council planning confirmation and contractor arrangements, then complete the installation from survey to finished access.
✓ Free site survey and quotation
✓ Application administration included
✓ Highway approval 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 Oxfordshire.
30+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience delivering vehicle access, groundwork and surfacing projects.
Dropped Kerb Contractors Across Oxfordshire
Irvine Surfacing provides complete dropped-kerb and vehicle-access solutions throughout the Oxfordshire County Council area. From the first suitability check to the application, written permission, 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 other third-party fees remain separate and are confirmed before you proceed.
Applications Managed
We prepare the vehicle-crossing application and coordinate the supporting plans and authority requirements.
Private Status Tracking
Your Irvine Surfacing application number gives you clear progress updates at every stage.
Approved Highway Works
We coordinate the written highway permission, contractor details and agreed start date 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 Oxfordshire.
We prepare and manage the highway application paperwork at no additional administration charge. Written planning confirmation from the relevant district council is required in every case, while statutory application and third-party fees remain separate and 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 Oxfordshire County 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 Oxfordshire Property Likely to Be Suitable?
Every site is assessed individually. Oxfordshire County Council checks parking space, highway safety, visibility, nearby trees and junctions, drainage, utilities and whether any land lies between the property and the public highway.
- Parking area at least 5m deep and 2.5m wide for a standard car
- At least 1.2m clear access to the front door for pedestrians and emergencies
- Proposed crossing normally at least 15m from a junction
- All highway trees within 5m shown on the application plan
- No parked vehicle may overhang the public highway
- Safe visibility and no unresolved conflict with street furniture or utilities
Our free site survey helps identify likely planning, access, drainage and utility 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 Oxfordshire
We provide dropped-kerb and vehicle-access services across Oxfordshire, including:
Henley-on-Thames • Goring-on-Thames • Wallingford • Didcot • Sonning Common • Shiplake • Nettlebed • Oxford • Abingdon • Wantage • Witney • Bicester • Banbury
Oxfordshire County Council is the highway authority, while planning confirmation comes from the relevant district council: Oxford City, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse or West Oxfordshire. We will confirm the correct route for your property.
Dropped Kerbs in Oxfordshire: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a dropped-kerb application in Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire County Council currently charges £250 for a residential access on an unclassified road and £400 on a classified road. Council fees can change and may be non-refundable.
Do I need planning permission or written confirmation?
Yes, you must contact the relevant district planning authority in every case. The highway application must include either written confirmation that planning permission is not required or the planning decision notice. Oxfordshire County Council states that incomplete applications are returned without processing.
When can work begin?
Work must not begin until Oxfordshire County Council has issued written permission, accepted the contractor details and agreed the start date. The permission is valid for 12 months.
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 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 contractor must hold the relevant Street Works qualifications and provide evidence of £10 million public-liability insurance. Utility searches are also required before excavation. Irvine Surfacing coordinates these requirements with 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 Oxfordshire?
Arrange a free site survey and no-obligation quotation. We’ll assess your proposed access, identify the relevant district-planning route and provide a clear written price for the works.