Dropped kerbs in North Somerset Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with North Somerset Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
North Somerset: Apply for a dropped kerb (online form)
Who builds dropped kerbs in North Somerset?
North Somerset doesn't have a duty to build dropped kerbs; it approves the location and design under section 184, built at your expense. Only a New Roads and Street Works Act accredited contractor with at least £5m public liability insurance can install one. The council lists accredited contractors; if you use another, send copies of their NRSWA accreditation and insurance with your application.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Somerset?
Homeowner application fee: £325. Domestic application fee (non-refundable), including consent to excavate the highway. It's £275 if current planning approval already agreed the access. Not refunded if the application doesn't meet the policy.
Total council fees: £325 (construction not included).
Building it: North Somerset says a standard dropped kerb is likely to cost upwards of £1,000.
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Contractor requirements in North Somerset
- New Roads and Street Works Act accredited
- Public liability insurance of at least £5m
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in North Somerset
- Read the 2024 dropped kerb policy; on a classified road (such as the A370) you may need planning permission.
- Apply online and pay the fee; include your contractor's NRSWA accreditation and insurance if they're not on the council's list.
- Applications can take up to 10 weeks; you get written approval or an explanation.
How long it takes
- Up to 10 weeks to process.
Size and siting rules
- Front garden at least 4.8 metres long (measured from a bay window's outer wall).
- Standard width 2.7 metres, up to a maximum of 4.5 metres.
- No parallel parking.
Ready to apply in North Somerset?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
North Somerset: Apply for a dropped kerb (online form) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Bath and North East Somerset Council: £205.26 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Bristol City Council: £357 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Somerset Council: £388.30 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)