A dropped kerb remains part of the public highway and ownership stays with the local authority (usually the council or relevant highway authority), even though the property owner pays for its construction and may have exclusive access for vehicle crossing[1][6]. The local authority is responsible for its maintenance, and all permissions for installation, extension, or alteration must be obtained through them. Homeowners do not own the dropped kerb itself, but may be responsible for the associated costs and for ensuring lawful use[4][6].
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