Tag: Highway Design Standards

The Buckland Road project involved the proposed extension of an existing dropped kerb at a residential property located on a 90-degree bend. The road geometry created constrained visibility conditions, meaning the access could not be considered solely as a frontage alteration. A visibility assessment was required to demonstrate that vehicles leaving the property would have appropriate sightlines to approaching traffic and that pedestrians and other road users would remain suitably protected.

Civia was appointed to prepare the dropped kerb design and supporting visibility assessment for the resident. We surveyed the relevant section of Buckland Road, reviewed sightlines from the proposed access and considered stopping sight distance requirements in relation to the road environment. The resulting plan demonstrated the extent of the proposed dropped kerb and provided the technical evidence needed to support approval from the local highway authority, allowing the access to be improved while maintaining safe egress from the property.

The Salcombe Avenue project involved a Stafford resident seeking an enlarged dropped kerb to improve access to their driveway and increase the usability of their property frontage. Although modest in scale, the design needed to respond to the resident’s parking requirements while meeting the technical and layout standards of the local highway authority. Clear definition of the proposed kerb extent and access arrangement was therefore required to support approval.

Civia was appointed to prepare the dropped kerb design and assist the resident through the approval process. We obtained an accurate base plan of the property and adjacent highway, discussed the client’s requirements for vehicle parking and prepared a compliant access layout for submission. Following approval, we continued to support the client with contractor appointment and construction queries, helping the scheme progress from initial design through to delivery.