Access protection markings

New markings

You will be charged £270 for a new access protection marking.

Existing markings

You can also request a quote for maintenance of existing markings. Details of how to do this can be found in the last section of this guide - 'After you apply'.

Access protection markings will be approved:

• to deter vehicles from parking across an entrance to off-street premises, or where the kerb is dropped to provide a convenient crossing place for pedestrians
• where they are placed in front of a dropped kerb
• where establishments such as public houses, hotels, schools, sports grounds, churches etc. generate an excessive amount of on-street parking in the immediate vicinity

The provision of access protection markings is not a compulsory service for the council to provide and they are offered at our discretion. All costs for this marking must be met by the applicant including ongoing maintenance and not at the expense of the public purse.

Access protection markings themselves are not enforceable in their own right, but obstructive parking can be dealt with in some cases. See our on-street parking advice for more information.

It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete an application for a new access protection marking.

When you submit a request, you will need to provide certain details including:

• address where the markings are to be laid
• applicant's details
• any additional affected properties
• details of the access arrangements and parking provision present at the address
• why an access protection marking is required

Request an access protection marking

You will receive an acknowledgement of your request once you complete the form.

Please make note of any reference numbers provided which should be used in all correspondence related to the request.

Payment

We will only request payment once approval for a new access protection marking is given.

If your request is approved, you can pay for your access protection marking online using the reference number you're given.

Quotes for maintenance of existing markings

If an access protection marking has faded markedly and requires refreshing, you can request a quote for maintenance of existing markings.