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

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

Homeowner application fee£210Footway dropped crossing permit, per location. Edinburgh Road Services schedule of charges, 1 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027

Total council fees£210No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeMinimum notice 10 working days

Permission valid forNot published

Edinburgh: Road occupation permits (Section 56 form)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Edinburgh?

A footway dropped crossing needs Section 56 consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. The application comes with your contractor's documents: NRSWA certificates, insurance, method statement and traffic management drawings.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Edinburgh?

Homeowner application fee: £210 (footway dropped crossing permit, per location). Footway dropped crossing permit, per location (2026/27). A 25% surcharge applies to applications made inside the 10-working-day minimum notice period.

Total council fees: £210 (construction not included).

Building it: Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Edinburgh

NRSWA accreditation certificate for the works supervisor
NRSWA accreditation certificates for the operatives
Current public liability insurance
Method statement, risk assessment and traffic management drawings

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

How to apply in Edinburgh

Get planning consent for the driveway, or a letter from Planning confirming it isn't needed.
Complete the Section 56 application form (footway dropped crossings) with a dimensioned plan, a reinstatement specification and a statement that utility plans have been requested.
Email it to roadpermits@edinburgh.gov.uk at least 10 working days ahead.
Pay using the reference number you're sent.

How long it takes

Minimum notice period: 10 working days.

Ready to apply in Edinburgh?

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

Edinburgh: Road occupation permits (Section 56 form) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Glasgow City Council: See Book of Charges, any qualified contractor
Lancashire County Council: £290 total council fees, council's own list only
North Yorkshire Council: £310.20 total council fees, council's own list only

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): East Lothian, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, West Lothian.

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
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Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)