Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application fee£137Fee shown on Midlothian's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£137No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Midlothian: Construct or extend a driveway

Who builds dropped kerbs in Midlothian?

Midlothian's Road Services team first assesses whether the kerb can be lowered. If it can, you or your contractor apply for an Operations on Roads permit, returning the application with the contractor's public liability insurance and Street Works Registration card.

Scotland has its own rules. Under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, no works can be carried out in a public road without the roads authority's written consent, so Midlothian gives permission as the roads authority (often called a road opening permit or dropped kerb permit). England's Highways Act and planning rules don't apply in Scotland: ask Midlothian's planning team whether your driveway or access needs planning permission.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Midlothian?

Homeowner application fee: £137. Operations on Roads permit; it states the dates the work must be done.

Total council fees: £137 (construction not included).

Building it: Midlothian 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 Midlothian with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Midlothian

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

How to apply in Midlothian

  1. Ask the Duty Planning Officer whether you need planning permission, and get your landlord's permission if you rent (council tenants: the Housing team).
  2. Contact Road Services (roadsapplications@midlothian.gov.uk) to see if the kerb can be lowered; they send an application form if so.
  3. Return the form with your contractor's insurance and Street Works Registration card for a £137 Operations on Roads permit.
  4. Don't start until you have written permission; extend the permit before noon on its end date if needed.

Ready to apply in Midlothian?

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

Midlothian: Construct or extend a driveway Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Dropped kerb guides

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)