Access protection markings are single white lines painted on the tarmac in front of driveways and other accesses.
Access protection markings 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.
You can 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'.
You will be charged £270 for a new access protection marking.
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:
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:
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.
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.
If an access protection marking has faded markedly and requires refreshing, you can request a quote for maintenance of existing markings.
