Dropped kerbs in Bracknell Forest Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Bracknell Forest Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Bracknell Forest: Dropped kerbs (vehicle access) fees
Who builds dropped kerbs in Bracknell Forest?
You can use the council's contractor (Ringway) or your own. With your own contractor, the council still inspects, gives a drawing and specification to follow, and you or your contractor apply for a section 184 licence with proof of £5,000,000 public liability insurance and street works accreditation.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Bracknell Forest?
Homeowner application fee: £394 (with your own contractor). Application fee if you use your own contractor (includes 2 inspections).
Total council fees: £394 (construction not included).
With the council's contractor: £200 application fee (includes 1 inspection), then the council's quotation.
Building it: Bracknell Forest's estimated prices: about £2,200 for a standard 5.6m-wide access over a 2m footway or verge, about £2,900 for 7.4m wide, about £1,100 to extend an existing dropped kerb by 2.7m. Moving a lamp column within 3 metres costs about £2,000.
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Contractor requirements in Bracknell Forest
- Public liability insurance of at least £5,000,000
- Street works accreditation
- Builds to the council's drawing and specification
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Bracknell Forest
- Check whether you need planning permission.
- Apply and pay the application fee (£200 with the council's contractor, £394 with your own).
- The council inspects. With its contractor you get a quotation; clear the boundary first or pay a £300 return visit fee.
- With your own contractor, complete the section 184 licence form with their insurance and accreditation.
Ready to apply in Bracknell Forest?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
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Nearby councils
- Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead: Not published, any qualified contractor
- Wokingham Borough Council: £231.30 total council fees, council builds
- Hampshire County Council: £211.90 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Surrey County Council: £383 total council fees, council's own list only