Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on Caerphilly's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Caerphilly: Request a dropped kerb

Who builds dropped kerbs in Caerphilly?

In Caerphilly you request a dropped kerb from the council. Its highways department inspects the area and sends you a written quotation within 20 working days.

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 Caerphilly's planning team.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Caerphilly builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Caerphilly?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. Caerphilly doesn't publish a fee or price: it says it can't estimate costs before the inspection, as they depend on factors at your property.

Building it: Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly with the calculator

How to apply in Caerphilly

  1. Request a dropped kerb online or call Highway Customer Care.
  2. The highways department inspects the area.
  3. You receive a written quotation within 20 working days.

How long it takes

Ready to apply in Caerphilly?

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

Caerphilly: Request a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Blaenau Gwent (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)).

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Who builds a dropped kerb?
Council, its list or your own contractor Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)