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

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

Homeowner application fee£66Administration fee (both routes). Fee shown on Portsmouth's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£66No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil or your contractorCouncil or your own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Vehicle crossover application form (Colas Portsmouth)

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

Who builds dropped kerbs in Portsmouth?

Dropped kerb applications are processed and managed by the council's highway contractor, Colas, which sets the charge for building it. You can use a private contractor instead, but Colas must approve the works to the public highway; the application explains how.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Portsmouth?

Homeowner application fee: £66 (administration fee (both routes)). Administration fee for processing the application form, including VAT. Colas sets the charge for the dropped kerb itself when processing the application.

Total council fees: £66 (construction not included).

If Colas builds it: the £66 fee, then Colas's charge.

Building it: Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Portsmouth

Colas (the council's highway contractor), or a private contractor whose works Colas approves

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

How to apply in Portsmouth

Print, complete and return the Vehicle Crossover application form from the Colas website (or ask Colas for a paper form).
Pay the £66 administration fee.
Colas processes the application and sets the charge for the dropped kerb.
Have Colas build it, or use a private contractor with Colas's approval of the highway works.

Good to know

Double yellow lines are no longer used to protect private entrances; an advisory white entrance marking costs £118.64 including VAT.

Ready to apply in Portsmouth?

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

Vehicle crossover application form (Colas Portsmouth) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Hampshire County Council: £211.90 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Southampton City Council: £165 + an unpublished fee total council fees, any qualified contractor
West Sussex County Council: £524 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Dropped kerb guides

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Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)