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

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

Homeowner application fee£100Fee shown on Newport's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£100No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

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Newport: Dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in Newport?

Newport City Council carries out the dropped kerb works itself. It says construction is likely to cost between £1,500 and £2,500, on top of the £100 licence.

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 Newport's planning team.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Newport builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Newport?

Homeowner application fee: £100. Licence fee, paid on application through the online form.

Total council fees: £100 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Newport says the crossing is likely to cost between £1,500 and £2,500. Moving a tree costs around £600 (plus two replacement trees); street furniture or parking restriction changes can cost up to £3,000.

Estimate your total for Newport with the calculator

How to apply in Newport

Check whether you need planning permission (classified road, or engineering work on your land) and contact your utility suppliers.
Complete any work on your own land first, matching the highway levels.
Request and pay for the dropped kerb online (£100 licence).
The Highways Network Team will email you within 10 working days about next steps.

How long it takes

You'll be contacted by email within 10 working days of paying.

Size and siting rules

Parking space at least 5.5 metres long and 2.7 metres wide.
Crossing widths of 4.5, 5.4 or 6.3 metres; one crossing per property.
15 metres from a junction with an A, B or C road, or 10 metres from a minor road.

Ready to apply in Newport?

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

Newport: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

City of Cardiff Council: £263 total council fees, council builds
Caerphilly County Borough Council: Not published, council builds
Torfaen County Borough Council: No charge to apply, council's own list only
Monmouthshire County Council: £168 total council fees, any qualified contractor

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)

Newport: Dropped kerbs