Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application fee£400Fee shown on Dundee's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£590Application 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

Dundee: Vehicular access / pavement crossing

Who builds dropped kerbs in Dundee?

You need Dundee City Council's consent to lower kerbs and amend a footway or verge, and you agree to build the crossing to the council's specification. If consent is granted, a road opening permit is also needed before any work in the public road.

Scotland has its own rules. Under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, no works can be carried out in a public road without the roads authority's written consent, so Dundee gives permission as the roads authority (often called a road opening permit or dropped kerb permit). England's Highways Act and planning rules don't apply in Scotland: ask Dundee's planning team whether your driveway or access needs planning permission.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Dundee?

Homeowner application fee: £400. Charge for a Vehicular Access/Pavement Crossing Request (or Minor Works Application), paid before the application is considered. Amending an existing access has no fee.

Road opening permit: £190

Total council fees: £590 (construction not included).

Building it: Dundee 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 Dundee with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Dundee

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

How to apply in Dundee

  1. Check whether you need planning permission (planning@dundeecity.gov.uk).
  2. Submit a Vehicular Access/Pavement Crossing Request and pay £400.
  3. If consent is granted, you're sent the road opening permit form (£190); don't start work before it's issued.

Ready to apply in Dundee?

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

Dundee: Vehicular access / pavement crossing Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)