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

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

Homeowner application fee£438Fee shown on Cornwall's page (updated 12 Aug 2026), checked 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£438No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeAt least 6 weeks

Permission valid forNot published

Apply for a Vehicle Crossing Licence (Cornwall)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Cornwall?

You nominate an accredited contractor. Cornwall recommends getting at least three quotes. Once your licence is granted, the contractor applies to carry out the works using your licence reference.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Cornwall?

Homeowner application fee: £438. Standard vehicle crossing licence. Licence fees are reviewed every year and new fees apply from 1 April.

Total council fees: £438 (construction not included).

Building it: Cornwall 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 Cornwall with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Cornwall

Streetworks Supervisor and Operative qualifications
Public liability insurance of at least £5 million

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

How to apply in Cornwall

Complete Cornwall's planning permission checklist and get any permission first.
Stage 1: the property owner applies with a location plan.
Cornwall inspects; on approval you pay through its StarGo system.
Stage 2: your nominated accredited contractor applies to do the works.

How long it takes

Applications take a minimum of six weeks.

Size and siting rules

Hardstanding at least 2.5 m wide by 5.0 m deep, at right angles to the road.

Ready to apply in Cornwall?

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

Apply for a Vehicle Crossing Licence (Cornwall) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Devon County Council: £568 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Plymouth City Council: £232 + an unpublished fee total council fees, any qualified contractor
Somerset Council: £388.30 total council fees, any qualified contractor

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)