It is illegal to cross a public footway in a car or other vehicle for the purpose of off road parking unless a properly constructed access is available.
Crossing the footway other than on properly constructed accesses may cause damage to the kerbs, footway or services underneath the footway. Large and deep ruts occur in verges causing potential hazards to pedestrians.
You can apply for a dropped crossing if you wish to park your vehicle off the road and no such facility already exists. You will be required to meet the costs of this in full including any planning application fees that may be required. There is also a non refundable administration fee applicable of £100.
The work to the crossing must be completed by an approved accredited contractor, it is illegal to excavate in the highway unless you are licensed to do so.
Vehicle access application form (PDF 22Kb)
Vehicle access notes for guidance (PDF 30Kb)
If you live in Bury St Edmunds complete the application form and return to: St Edmundsbury Borough Council Planning and Engineering Services St Edmundsbury House Western Way Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YS
If you live outside Bury St Edmunds return your completed application form to:
The Engineer
Suffolk County Council
West Area Highways Manager
The Coach House
Shire Hall
Bury St Edmunds IP33 1RX
Email: west.area@et.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01284 352405
Planning permission may also be required from St Edmundsbury Borough Council. Please see the notes for guidance for further information.
