Dropped Kerb Guide

Dropped kerbs in Bridgend County Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£81.31Fee shown on Bridgend's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£162.62Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Bridgend: Skips, scaffolding and dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in Bridgend?

Bridgend's approval is needed before you build or alter a vehicular access. The work can only be done by a contractor approved by the council, which currently means one registered and verified on Constructionline. After initial approval there's a series of inspections and agreements before the finished work is approved.

Wales has its own planning rules. Vehicle crossings in Wales come under section 184 of the Highways Act 1980, as in England, but permitted development rights are set by the Welsh Government, so England's planning guidance doesn't apply. See the Welsh Government's householder permitted development technical guide (PDF) or ask Bridgend's planning team.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Bridgend?

Homeowner application fee: £81.31. Section 184 consideration fee. A further £81.31 applies for new crossings if the application is approved. Pay by card over the phone.

Further charge for a new crossing if approved: £81.31

Total council fees: £162.62 (construction not included).

Building it: Bridgend 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 Bridgend with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Bridgend

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

How to apply in Bridgend

  1. Complete the Section 184 application for vehicular access (include a planning reference if you have one).
  2. Pay the £81.31 consideration fee by phone; a further £81.31 is due for a new crossing if approved.
  3. Use a Constructionline-registered contractor; the council inspects and approves the finished work.

Ready to apply in Bridgend?

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

Bridgend: Skips, scaffolding and dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)