Extend dropped kerb on a junction

[ozasco]

Hi,

I would like to request my council (Leicester) approval for me to slightly extend the dropped kerb, so that I can park 2 cars side-by-side. However, I live in front of a junction, and Leicester's FAQ says it can be rejected because of this.
See images below, I will knock down the front wall (red) and I think only 1 extra dropped kerb block would be sufficient (yellow)

Which options do I have, please?

1. Not extending the dropped kerb and just deviating the car through the current kerb when crossing?
   Is this lawful to do, or can I get fined (or something else) because of that?
   There are some service boxes on the footway. Hopefully, they won't break.
2. Submitting the request, which costs £50 initially, with a high risk of rejection?
   Could I then still try option 1?
3. Drop the 1 additional kerb block without any notice and ask apologies if the council comes?
   There are some service boxes on the footway. Hope they won't break.
   Seems like a bad option. But I am so dissatisfied with the other ones
4. Any other idea?

Thank you

 

[mattylad]

Personally for the cost of it all I just wouldn't bother.
Just use the existing dropped kerb and come in at a slight angle.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Remove the garden wall, cut back/remove the bushes and drive on form the already dropped kerb.

Andy

 

[HERTS P&D]

Do the neighbours park on the shingle next door, if so then they are driving on at an angle.

Andy

 

[^woody^]

Leave the kerb, knock down the wall, use the steering wheel!