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

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

Homeowner application fee£170Fee shown on Nottingham City Council's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£170No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Make a dropped kerb enquiry (Nottingham City Council)

Check you have the right council. Nottingham City Council doesn't cover every address in the area. These neighbouring places have their own highway authority, with different fees and rules: Nottinghamshire County Council. Check your postcode.

Who builds dropped kerbs in Nottingham?

Nottingham City Council does not install dropped kerbs. You appoint a suitably qualified third-party contractor at your own cost, and the council checks their details once you say who you'll use. The council can't recommend contractors and warns that some firms claim to be 'council approved' even though every job still needs the council's Section 184 licence.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Nottingham?

Homeowner application fee: £170. Section 184 licence fee, after a pre-application enquiry.

Total council fees: £170 (construction not included).

Building it: Nottingham 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 Nottingham with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Nottingham

Suitably qualified (the council checks the details once you name them)
Works need a valid Section 184 licence

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

How to apply in Nottingham

Make a dropped kerb pre-application enquiry.
If suitable, submit a full application for a Section 184 licence (£170).
Tell the council which contractor you'll use.
The contractor builds the crossing at your cost.

Size and siting rules

A suitable driveway or hardstanding of permeable, bound materials (no loose gravel), with room to park without overhanging the footway.

Good to know

This page covers the City of Nottingham. The rest of the county is Nottinghamshire County Council.

Ready to apply in Nottingham?

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

Make a dropped kerb enquiry (Nottingham City Council) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Nottinghamshire County Council: £132 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Derby City Council: £175 total council fees, council or your contractor
Leicestershire County Council: £540 total council fees, council or your contractor

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Documents, timescales and refusals Do you need planning permission?
A quick decision flow for England Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)