Dropped Kerb Guide

Dropped kerbs in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£141.76Fee shown on Merthyr Tydfil's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£141.76No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itCouncil or your contractorCouncil or your own qualified contractor
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Merthyr Tydfil: Apply for a dropped kerb

Who builds dropped kerbs in Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil will do the work for you if you wish, giving an estimate (no work starts until payment has cleared). You can instead use your own contractor if they have the correct New Roads and Street Works accreditation and public liability insurance. The crossing must be built to the council's specification.

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 Merthyr Tydfil's planning team.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Merthyr Tydfil?

Homeowner application fee: £141.76. Amount payable when you submit the online dropped kerb application.

Total council fees: £141.76 (construction not included).

Building it: Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Merthyr Tydfil

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

How to apply in Merthyr Tydfil

  1. Get planning permission, or a letter saying you don't need it, if your frontage is on a classified road, the building is listed or in a conservation area, or it isn't a single-family house.
  2. Apply online with the size of the work and pay £141.76.
  3. If consent is given you get a list of instructions; choose the council's estimate or your own accredited contractor.

Ready to apply in Merthyr Tydfil?

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

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)