Dropped kerbs in Plymouth City Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Plymouth City Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Apply for a domestic vehicle crossing (Plymouth)
Check you have the right council. Plymouth City Council doesn't cover every address in the area. These neighbouring places have their own highway authority, with different fees and rules: Devon County Council. Check your postcode.
Who builds dropped kerbs in Plymouth?
All work must be carried out by an accredited contractor, who submits a Section 171 highway permit form. It's your job to make sure they have the permit.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Plymouth?
Homeowner application fee: £104. £104 application fee plus a £128 conditional approval fee if approved. Neither is refundable.
Conditional approval fee: £128
Section 171 highway permit for your contractor: needed, but the council doesn't publish the amount
Total council fees: £232 + an unpublished fee (construction not included).
Building it: Plymouth 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 Plymouth with the calculator
Contractor requirements in Plymouth
- £5 million public liability insurance
- Supervisor and operative accredited under NRSWA 1991
- A Section 171 permit
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Plymouth
- Get planning permission first where needed (classified road, listed building or conservation area, flats, big level changes, impermeable hardstanding).
- The homeowner applies online with a plan and measurements (£104).
- If approved, pay the £128 conditional approval fee.
- Your accredited contractor gets a Section 171 permit and builds; Plymouth inspects and sends final approval.
How long it takes
- Applications take 6 to 8 weeks.
- You're responsible for the crossing for 2 years after construction.
Size and siting rules
- Hardstanding at least 4.8 m deep by 2.7 m wide.
Good to know
- You won't qualify if you have a disabled driver's parking bay.
- Devon County Council covers the rest of Devon; Plymouth is separate.
Ready to apply in Plymouth?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Apply for a domestic vehicle crossing (Plymouth) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Devon County Council: £568 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Cornwall Council: £438 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Somerset Council: £388.30 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)