Dropped kerbs in Herefordshire Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Herefordshire Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Who builds dropped kerbs in Herefordshire?
Once you have written approval you appoint a contractor and pay all the costs; anyone doing the work must be insured for £5 million third-party liability and build to the council's specification. Herefordshire can give you a quotation if you ask.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Herefordshire?
Homeowner application fee: £100 (with your own contractor). Non-returnable application fee.
Further fee before construction, if approved: £166
Total council fees: £266 (construction not included).
Herefordshire can also quote to build it.
Building it: Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire with the calculator
Contractor requirements in Herefordshire
- Insured for £5 million third-party liability
- Builds to the council's vehicular crossing specification
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Herefordshire
- On an A, B or C class road, get planning permission first and quote the planning number.
- Complete the application form and pay the £100 fee.
- A Locality Steward inspects; you get written approval or reasons for refusal.
- Pay the further £166 before building, then appoint your contractor (or ask the council for a quotation).
How long it takes
- Up to 8 weeks for a decision.
Good to know
- Highway trees won't normally be removed to make room for a dropped kerb.
- A redundant old access must be raised back to the original level.
Ready to apply in Herefordshire?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Herefordshire: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Shropshire Council: £540 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Gloucestershire County Council: £310 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Worcestershire County Council: No application fee published, council builds
- Monmouthshire County Council: £168 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Powys County Council: Not published, not stated: ask
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)