Dropped kerbs in Nottinghamshire County Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£52Fee shown on Nottinghamshire's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£132Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid for6 months

Request a vehicular access (Nottinghamshire online form)

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

Who builds dropped kerbs in Nottinghamshire?

After the householder assessment, you may employ a contractor of your choice. Your contractor applies for consent and Via inspects the finished work.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Nottinghamshire?

Homeowner application fee: £52. Non-refundable charge for the initial assessment by Via (on behalf of the county council). Your contractor then pays £80 for consent to do the work.

Contractor consent fee (paid by your contractor): £80

Total council fees: £132 (construction not included).

Building it: Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Nottinghamshire

A valid Streetworks qualification
At least £5 million public liability insurance
Registered with the council (contractors who worked in the county in the past year usually already are)

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

How to apply in Nottinghamshire

Check whether your road is classified (planning permission is likely on A, B or C roads).
Phase 1: apply online and pay £52 for the assessment.
Phase 2: appoint a contractor, get their reference, and they apply for consent (£80).
Construction must start within 6 months of the authorisation.

How long it takes

The Phase 1 authorisation is valid for 6 months.

Size and siting rules

A standard access is 5 kerbs: 3 dropped kerbs and 2 transition kerbs.

Good to know

Nottingham city (inside the city boundary) is a separate council: Nottingham City Council.

Ready to apply in Nottinghamshire?

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

Request a vehicular access (Nottinghamshire online form) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Nottingham City Council: £170 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Derbyshire County Council: £160 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Leicestershire County Council: £540 total council fees, council or your contractor
Lincolnshire County Council: £470 total council fees, council or your contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): North Lincolnshire, Doncaster, Rotherham.

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)