Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on North Ayrshire's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itNot stated: askNot stated on the council's website: ask the council
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

North Ayrshire: Road maintenance and permits

Who builds dropped kerbs in North Ayrshire?

North Ayrshire lists a road maintenance permit for permission to lower a kerb. You must notify the council before carrying out works on a public road, and the applicant must hold at least £5 million public liability insurance. Its page doesn't say who builds the crossing.

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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire's planning team whether your driveway or access needs planning permission.

Who builds it isn't stated. North Ayrshire's website doesn't say whether the council builds the crossing or you hire a contractor. Ask the council before you pay anyone, and check any contractor's street works qualifications and insurance.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Ayrshire?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. North Ayrshire doesn't publish a charge for permission to lower a kerb. Contact roadspermits@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Building it: North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in North Ayrshire

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

How to apply in North Ayrshire

  1. Contact North Ayrshire's roads permits team (roadspermits@north-ayrshire.gov.uk) for permission to lower a kerb.
  2. Provide a copy of the £5 million public liability policy before a permit is issued.

Good to know

Ready to apply in North Ayrshire?

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

North Ayrshire: Road maintenance and permits Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)