Why extend a dropped kerb?
- Your driveway has been widened, or you're planning a new one, and the access no longer lines up.
- You need room for a second vehicle, or a larger one.
- Getting on and off the drive means awkward turns or clipping the raised kerb.
Do I need permission to extend?
Yes. Suffolk County Council's permission is needed for extending or changing an existing dropped kerb, not just for new ones. The extended access is assessed against the council's current criteria, so it's worth checking suitability before you commit to driveway work that depends on it.
See our council permission guide or the council's own application page.
What affects the cost?
- How many extra kerbstones need lowering, and how far it is from the road kerb to your boundary.
- Whether lamp posts, trees, drains, covers or utility boxes sit within the new section.
- Grass verges, slopes and how the new section joins the existing access.
- The council's application fee, which is separate from the construction work.
How we arrange your extension
- Site visit. We measure the existing access, the extra width you need and the distance to your boundary.
- Council paperwork. We can help you prepare the application.
- Quotation. We obtain a quotation and talk you through it.
- Coordination. Once approved, we coordinate your project and keep you updated.
One friendly point of contact
We provide a friendly, straightforward service for dropped kerbs, dropped kerb extensions and driveways throughout Ipswich and Suffolk. From your first enquiry to arranging quotations and coordinating your project, we're here to make the process easier.
Planning a new driveway too? See our driveway options, or get an instant guide price for both together.