Dropped kerbs in Cyngor Gwynedd: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£276Fee shown on Gwynedd's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£276No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Gwynedd: Vehicular crossing (dropped kerb)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Gwynedd?

Anyone wishing to construct or alter a vehicular access must apply to Cyngor Gwynedd for a licence under section 184 of the Highways Act. A company or contractor may apply for the owner; Gwynedd strongly advises appointing a contractor with the right knowledge, and needs a copy of their public liability insurance.

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 Gwynedd's planning team.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Gwynedd?

Homeowner application fee: £276. Non-refundable application fee.

Total council fees: £276 (construction not included).

Building it: Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Gwynedd

Section 184 licence
Public liability insurance (copy to the council)
Works to the agreed specification and the Part N timescale

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

How to apply in Gwynedd

Apply online and pay the £276 fee.
An officer inspects; if acceptable, the section 184 licence is granted (about 15 working days after a successful application).
Agree dates with your contractor; overruns can be charged under Section 74 of NRSWA (currently up to £2,500 a day).

How long it takes

Licence about 15 working days after a successful application.

Ready to apply in Gwynedd?

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

Gwynedd: Vehicular crossing (dropped kerb) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Conwy County Borough Council: £500.11 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Denbighshire County Council: Not published, not stated: ask
Ceredigion County Council: £355 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Powys County Council: Not published, not stated: ask

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)