Third-Party contractor construction
You or the contractor can apply to have a third-party contractor construct the vehicle access for you.
If you have not yet hired a contractor, we provide a directory of approved contractors who are permitted to work in Lincolnshire.
What you need to provide
- financial: funding evidence when application made by district council or local housing authority
- road classification: confirm the type of road your property is on (A, B, or C) using the Find My Street website
- planning permission: obtain this in advance and have the planning permission reference number and digital copies of your supporting documentation ready to submit
- owner's consent: for rented or social housing properties, provide written consent from the property owner
- site plan: submit a digital copy of a site plan that clearly shows the location of the proposed vehicle access
- drainage board approval: if the access impacts a ditch or watercourse, you must submit proof of consent from the local drainage board
- contractor and traffic management details: provide the contact details for the contractor carrying out the work and the traffic management company. You will also need to supply:
- a copy of the contractor’s public liability insurance (minimum £10 million cover)
- proof of NRSWA accreditation (New Roads and Street Works Act) for all operatives working on the project
Fees
- new light-duty or domestic access: £470
- permission to reinstate an existing access
- extensions to light duty access that exceed two metres
- new heavy-duty or commercial access: £940
- extensions to heavy-duty accesses that exceed two metres
- light duty access which includes culvert installations
- field or temporary access, extension, extinguish or remove: £235
- like-for-like alterations to existing accesses (such as resurfacing)
- extensions to existing accesses up to two metres
- to extinguish or remove an existing access (please be aware that if you are removing one access and creating a new one you will need to opt for both an extension and the relevant LD or HD on the application form)
For example:
Removal £235 and new heavy duty or complex drainage £940 - total £1,175.
Removal £235 and new light duty access £470 - total £705.
Please be aware that fees are reviewed annually and may change.
If your application is rejected for failing to meet the required criteria, refunds will not be issued, although exceptions may be made in rare circumstances.
Applications must not be submitted with proposed start dates within the next 21 days, or with start dates more than 90 days in advance.
Apply for a dropped kerb or vehicle access
Once your application is submitted, we will respond within ten working days.
For advice or additional information, contact us at vehiclecrossings@lincolnshire.gov.uk.