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Kerb Crossing FAQs

Q How long does it take?
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Once we receive your application we will arrange to meet you on site. A decision will be made within 10 days of the site meeting and agreeing the position of the crossing.

Q What does the application cost?
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A £45 charge is payable for the administration and processing of your application. This does not include any planning fees, if applicable.
Q How do I make an application for a vehicle access crossing approval?
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Application can be made by contacting us:-

Wakefield Council,
Transporation and Highways,
Highways Area Office,
Tadman Street,
Wakefield
WF1 5RG

Phone: 0845 8 506 506 (24-hour phoneline 7 days a week)
Email: Highways@wakefield.gov.uk 

An officer will contact you to arrange a site meeting. Within 10 days of meeting you on site a decision will be made to approve your application, approve with modifications or refuse your request 
Q What can I do if permission is refused?
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There is no appeal against a refusal under Section 184 of the Highways Act (the legislation governing the provision of vehicle access crossings). However, the Planning Authority may accept a planning application and, if that is refused, the usual planning appeals procedure may be invoked.
Q How do I arrange for the construction service?
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You must make your own arrangements with an accredited contractor to undertake the work. After your application is approved, you will be sent the necessary specification and a form to return which details the contractor, accreditation number and public liability insurance. The covering letter will give further details.
Q I am disabled. Is financial help available?
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Under very limited, specific circumstances the Adaptations Assessment Team can assess your significant level of risk transferring in or out of a car. This could be as a result of a permanent and substantial disability which prevents you safely transferring from your wheelchair into the car. Alternatively, that your behaviour is such that there is no insight into personal and road safety whilst tranferring into a car.

Note: Adaptations Assessment Team will  not consider requests that are made as a result of neighbourly disputes, vandalism, or the perceived fear of vandalism to a car or reserving a space where parking is difficult.
Q Do the Council construct vehicle crossings or driveways within a property?
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No. Contractors can be located in the local newspaper or yellow pages (look under 'Pavings and Driveways'.