Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application fee£309.80Fee shown on North Lanarkshire's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£309.80No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

North Lanarkshire: Roads permits and permissions

Who builds dropped kerbs in North Lanarkshire?

To lower the kerb in North Lanarkshire you need a section 56 road opening permit under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. Permission may be granted once the council has the form and fee.

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

How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Lanarkshire?

Homeowner application fee: £309.80. Section 56 Road Opening Permit for the first 7 days, plus £119.07 for each further 7-day period. Payment is needed before the permit is issued.

Total council fees: £309.80 (construction not included).

Building it: North Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in North Lanarkshire

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

How to apply in North Lanarkshire

  1. You only need planning permission on classified roads (A, B or M prefix); check a roads permit will be given first.
  2. Download the section 56 road opening permit application and return it with the fee (roads-support@northlan.gov.uk for payment).
  3. Allow 28 days' notice (12 weeks if a road closure is needed).

How long it takes

Ready to apply in North Lanarkshire?

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

North Lanarkshire: Roads permits and permissions Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)