Request a vehicle crossing outside your house

A vehicular crossing is an area of lowered pavement and kerb which is used to give access to vehicles from a road across the footway and onto a driveway or parking area.

Costs

Site inspection

We charge an initial fee of £55.06 to carry out a site inspection.

Our inspection fee is non-refundable and there is no guarantee you will be permitted to construct a new crossing.

Construction

You will need to arrange your own New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) accredited contractor to provide a quote for the construction costs and carry out the works at your own expense.

A standard crossing usually costs around £1,500.

Additional charges

If there is an obstruction to the proposed crossing such as a street lamp, BT column or similar, the utility company may consider relocating the obstruction if possible. This is a chargeable service.

Following a successful initial application, a NRSWA accredited contractor will need to apply for a Section 171 licence to gain permission to excavate on the public highway. This should be submitted to RASWA.forms@leeds.gov.uk and will incur a fee of £345.90.

Considerations

There are some things to consider before applying that can help speed up the process:

• there must be enough space for a hard standing to be constructed within the boundary of your property. There must be a minimum of 5 metres distance between the boundary and the property

• if your property is a former council property, you will need to contact your local housing office to get permission
• if the crossing will be accessed from an A, B or C classified road (for example, the A58) or passes over non-highway land, you will need approval from planning services. For help and advice, call planning services on 0113 222 4409
• if a tree obstructs your proposed vehicle crossing, you will need to contact our forestry team for further advice on 0113 395 7400

How to apply

If you wish to proceed, you can request an inspection for a vehicle crossing, using our online form.

Request a vehicle crossing site inspection

What happens next

Once we receive your application, a highways inspector will contact you to advise you of the next steps. They will also provide details on how to make the required inspection fee payment of £55.06, which must be received before the inspection can take place.

An inspector will then arrange to visit the property and if all requirements are met, you will receive a commencement letter giving permission to proceed with construction.