Apply for an Access Protection Marking
New applications
New applications will be on hold from 1 December 2024 until 1 March 2025 as the painting of lines is difficult during the winter months on wet, icy or gritted roads.
You can apply to us for an Access protection marking (APM) in front of your driveway if it already has a dropped kerb.
We paint the APM along the length of the dropped kerb, next to the driveway. This includes the tapers on both sides.
APM installation depends on the local road conditions and may not always be possible.
Our decision on the size of the marking is final.
APM's are not legally enforceable but will deter other motorists from parking in front of your dropped kerb.
If your dropped kerb is blocked by parked vehicles, contact our Parking Enforcement Officers on 01202 128 900.
Before you apply
To apply for an APM you must use our form to provide:
- proof of residency
- evidence that you are the landlord or managing agent if you are not a resident
- £260 fee in full
If your property has 2 access points you may submit one application to cover both.
For no extra cost we can cover 2 access points providing they are immediately next to each other and share a single dropped kerb. If you have your neighbours consent, this can include their dropped kerb.
If you share the costs of one application with a neighbour, we still need a single payment in full. It is the applicant's responsibility to claim any money owed from their neighbour.
We group and complete requests in regular intervals throughout the year. This means there may be a delay between making your request and completion of the work.
Refresh an APM
If you already have an APM and it needs to be refreshed, email us at APM@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.