Dropped kerbs in Perth & Kinross Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Perth & Kinross Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Perth & Kinross: Vehicular access guide
Who builds dropped kerbs in Perth and Kinross?
Anyone forming an access, including a simple dropped kerb, needs vehicular access consent from Perth & Kinross. If consent is granted (a VA2 letter), a suitably qualified contractor you employ completes the section 56 Road Opening Permit forms, with the insurance and documentation required for work on a public road.
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 Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross's planning team whether your driveway or access needs planning permission.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Perth and Kinross?
Homeowner application fee: £371. Fee to apply for vehicular access consent. No fee is needed if planning permission has been granted for the access.
Total council fees: £371 (construction not included).
Building it: Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross with the calculator
Contractor requirements in Perth and Kinross
- Suitably qualified contractor
- Section 56 Road Opening Permit before work
- Insurance cover and documentation set out on the section 56 forms
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Perth and Kinross
- Check whether you need planning permission (always on A, B or C class roads; usually for flats). Council tenants need the Housing Area Office's written consent.
- Apply online for vehicular access consent with a site plan or photo and pay £371; applications are usually processed within 28 days.
- If granted, your contractor sends the section 56 forms (usually processed within 28 days); work can't start until the permit is granted.
- Return the VA2 tear-off slip when done; the council inspects, and you're responsible for a 12-month maintenance period.
How long it takes
- Vehicular access consent usually within 28 days.
- Section 56 forms usually within 28 days.
Good to know
- Starting before the section 56 permit and VA2 conditions are met could mean a fine of up to £1,000.
Ready to apply in Perth and Kinross?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Perth & Kinross: Vehicular access guide Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Clackmannanshire Council: £51.40 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- The Highland Council: £187 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Stirling Council: £141 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Aberdeenshire Council: £152.85 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Argyll and Bute Council: £191 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)