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

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with North Northamptonshire Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.

Make a request for a vehicular access (North Northamptonshire)

Who builds dropped kerbs in North Northamptonshire?

The work is carried out by private contractors. If your application is successful, the letter includes a list of contractors approved by the council for this work, and North Northamptonshire won't issue a licence to a contractor who isn't on it.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Northamptonshire?

Homeowner application fee: £333. Licence and inspection fee. Don't pay it until the licence is being applied for; it can be paid by you or by your contractor.

Total council fees: £333 (construction not included).

Building it: North Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in North Northamptonshire

• Must be on North Northamptonshire Council's list of approved contractors
• Obtains the documents the council requires; the licence is issued to the contractor

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

How to apply in North Northamptonshire

1. Get planning permission first if the access is on a classified (A, B or C) road; in a conservation area, check with the town or parish council.
2. Check the criteria and apply online (or ask for a paper form). You must be the property owner to apply.
3. You're told whether you're successful within up to 28 days, with the list of approved contractors.
4. Your chosen contractor sends the required documents and the £333 licence and inspection fee is paid; the licence is issued to the contractor.
5. Works usually start within 2 to 3 weeks of the licence being issued.

How long it takes

• Decision can take up to 28 days.
• Works usually start within 2 to 3 weeks of the licence being issued to your contractor.

Size and siting rules

• Unobstructed space at least 5 m deep by 3 m wide within your property.
• Entrance at least 3 m wide at the boundary if sightlines are clear from 1.2 m high; otherwise at least 5 m.
• At least 10 m from a junction or sharp corner.
• At least 1 m from a tree trunk.

Good to know

• A second vehicle access to the same property isn't permitted.
• Accesses onto lay-bys or next to traffic calming such as speed humps aren't permitted.
• Moving street furniture or lighting, where possible, is at your cost.
• In Corby and Wellingborough, many grassed areas aren't public highway: you need the council's permission to cross them.

Nearby councils

• Milton Keynes City Council: £774 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• West Northamptonshire Council: £330 total council fees, council's own list only
• Cambridgeshire County Council: £414 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• Leicestershire County Council: £540 total council fees, council or your contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Rutland, Peterborough, Bedford.

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