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

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

Homeowner application feeSee Book of ChargesNo footway crossing fee found on 3 Oct 2026

Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Footway crossing request form (Glasgow)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Glasgow?

Under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 you need the council's permission first. Glasgow assesses the site; once approved, you arrange a private civil engineering contractor, who is subject to approval by the council for the job.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Glasgow?

Homeowner application fee: See Book of Charges. Glasgow says costs are in its Book of Charges, but the 2026/27 road permit and road traffic charge pages we checked don't list a footway crossing fee. Ask the council.

Building it: Glasgow 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 Glasgow with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Glasgow

A private civil engineering contractor, subject to the council's approval for the job

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

How to apply in Glasgow

Resolve any planning permission for the driveway first.
Complete Glasgow's footway crossing request form.
Glasgow assesses road safety and construction suitability on site.
Once approved, arrange a private contractor (subject to the council's approval).

Good to know

Some locations are unsuitable because of the camber or crossfall of the road or footway.
A 10% administration surcharge may be added to accounts charged to outside persons.

Ready to apply in Glasgow?

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

Footway crossing request form (Glasgow) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

City of Edinburgh Council: £210 total council fees, 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 Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire.

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)