Dropped kerbs in Neath Port Talbot Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£200Fee shown on Neath Port Talbot's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£200No 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

Neath Port Talbot: Apply for a dropped kerb

Who builds dropped kerbs in Neath Port Talbot?

Neath Port Talbot can build a standard dropped kerb for £2,292, or you can hire your own contractor and the council will check the finished work meets its standards. If you build it yourself, you get a self-construction pack with the specification and a licence agreement.

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 Neath Port Talbot's planning team.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Neath Port Talbot?

Homeowner application fee: £200. Charge to check whether a dropped kerb is possible at your property, including a site inspection. £93 is refunded if the application is refused.

Total council fees: £200 (construction not included).

Building it: Neath Port Talbot charges £2292 for a standard dropped kerb (a left-hand and right-hand dropper and 3 drop kerbs); any additional kerbs cost £250 each, and costs rise if street lights, utility boxes, cables or trees must be moved.

Estimate your total for Neath Port Talbot with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Neath Port Talbot

Your own contractor builds to the standard specification in the self-construction pack
The council checks the finished work

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

How to apply in Neath Port Talbot

Check your drive is big enough, and get your landlord's permission if you rent.
Apply and pay £200 online; the council checks whether you also need planning permission.
The council visits to assess, usually within 10 working days.
If approved, have the council build it (£2,292 standard) or use your own contractor with the self-construction pack.

How long it takes

Site assessment usually within 10 working days of applying.

Size and siting rules

Drive more than 4.8 metres long (5.5 metres if you park in front of a main door).
More than 2.6 metres wide at all points (3.6 metres for disabled access).
At least 10 metres from main junctions; drive in at 90 degrees in one movement.

Ready to apply in Neath Port Talbot?

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

Neath Port Talbot: Apply for a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Carmarthenshire County Council: £227 total council fees, any qualified contractor
City and County of Swansea Council: £136 total council fees, council builds
Bridgend County Borough Council: £162.62 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council: £152 total council fees, council or your 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)

Neath Port Talbot: Apply for a dropped kerb