Dropped Kerb Guide

Dropped kerbs in Aberdeenshire Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Aberdeenshire Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.

Homeowner application fee£152.85Fee shown on Aberdeenshire's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£152.85No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Aberdeenshire: Dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in Aberdeenshire?

You apply to Aberdeenshire's Roads Authority for permission under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. Once approved, you appoint a contractor and the access is formed at your expense to the council's road construction specification.

Scotland has its own rules. Under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, no works can be carried out in a public road without the roads authority's written consent, so Aberdeenshire gives permission as the roads authority (often called a road opening permit or dropped kerb permit). England's Highways Act and planning rules don't apply in Scotland: ask Aberdeenshire's planning team whether your driveway or access needs planning permission.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Aberdeenshire?

Homeowner application fee: £152.85. Non-refundable charge for a new vehicular access from an unclassified road where planning consent isn't needed (rates from 1 April 2026), covering the initial inspection and assessment.

Total council fees: £152.85 (construction not included).

Building it: Aberdeenshire doesn't publish a typical construction price. Councils that do publish prices quote roughly £1,000 to £3,500 for a standard crossing.

Estimate your total for Aberdeenshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Aberdeenshire

How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.

How to apply in Aberdeenshire

  1. Ask your local Roads office whether the road is classified; on a classified road you need formal planning permission.
  2. Email the application to lower the footpath to your local roads office; you're invoiced £152.85.
  3. After approval, appoint a contractor and return the notification of intention to work.

Size and siting rules

Ready to apply in Aberdeenshire?

Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.

Aberdeenshire: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)