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

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Buckinghamshire Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.

Homeowner application fee£520.38Fee shown on Buckinghamshire's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£520.38No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeUp to 28 days

Permission valid for2 weeks (works window)

Apply online (Buckinghamshire Council)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Buckinghamshire?

You hire a contractor with an NRSWA qualification. Buckinghamshire has no list of recommended or accredited contractors and can't recommend anyone.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Buckinghamshire?

Homeowner application fee: £520.38. Vehicular access licence fee.

Total council fees: £520.38 (construction not included).

Building it: Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Buckinghamshire

£10 million public liability insurance
NRSWA accreditation (operative and supervisor cards, front and back)
Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS)
Statutory undertaker (STAT) plans
CAT and Genny cable locator certification

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

How to apply in Buckinghamshire

Get planning permission, or a letter (lawful development certificate) confirming you don't need it.
Choose a qualified contractor and collect their documents.
Apply online with a 1:200 location plan and a dimensioned drawing (no wider than 4.6 m).
Buckinghamshire processes the licence (up to 28 days).
The contractor does the work within the 2-week licence period.

How long it takes

Up to 28 days (about 4 weeks) to process.
If approved, the licence is valid for 2 weeks for the works.

Size and siting rules

Access no wider than 4.6 m, including tapered kerbs.

Good to know

Buckinghamshire can't tell you whether you need planning permission; ask its Planning Team.

Ready to apply in Buckinghamshire?

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

Apply online (Buckinghamshire Council) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Hertfordshire County Council: £139 total council fees, council builds
Oxfordshire County Council: £250 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames: £183.86 total council fees, council builds

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire, West Northamptonshire.

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Documents, timescales and refusals Do you need planning permission?
A quick decision flow for England Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)