What is a dropped kerb?
A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway
Thinking of applying for a dropped kerb at your property?
A 1:100 OS scale plan could be a vital part of your planning application with your local council
Why 1:100 scale?
This is a zoomed in version of the standard Ordnance Survey 1:1250 Planning Extract and is a required scale from some planning departments
Can you drop a kerb without permission?
If you don't get permission to build a dropped kerb, a fine could be given by your local authority:
To change a garden in to a driveway, you require Planning Permission approval. This approval will only be granted if a dropped kerb access is also included in the application. Therefore, if you do not have a dropped kerb, you don’t have a driveway.
OS 1:100 Scale Map
Dropped Kerb Plans. A zoomed in version of a standard Ordnance Survey Extract. Sometimes referred to as a Footway Crossing (Dropped Kerb).
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a “dropped kerb planning application map”?
A dropped kerb planning application map is a specially scaled extract (typically 1:100 scale) of the Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping, zoomed in on your property frontage and pavement/kerb line. It clearly shows the footway, pavement, kerb-area and vehicle access point, and is designed to support applications for a dropped kerb.
2. Why do I need a 1:100 scale map for my dropped kerb application?
Many local authorities require a 1:100 scale plan because it provides sufficient detail for showing the kerb, pavement, boundary, driveway and vehicle crossing clearly. It is a zoomed in version of the standard Ordnance Survey 1:1250 Planning Extract and that some planning departments specifically request this scale.
3. Can I apply for a dropped kerb without using this map type?
Possibly, but it can increase risk of setback. If you don’t include the correct map, you may be asked to re-submit or your application may be delayed. The documentation from your Local Authority should explain that if you’re converting a front garden into a driveway or require a dropped kerb, your application needs the correct drawn plan showing the access and what scale they require.
4. In what formats and how quickly can I get the map?
The map is available in multiple digital formats like PDF, JPG, TIFF, GeoTIFF, and CAD formats (DXF/DWG) for advanced users. Digital delivery is typically within 20 minutes (7am-11pm, 7 days a week).
5. Is the map compliant for use with councils, land-registry or utility applications?
Yes. The product is Council, Land Registry and Utility Compliant, meaning it meets official mapping standards and can be incorporated into formal submissions for dropped kerb applications.
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