Dropped Kerb Guide

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

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Powys County Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on Powys's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itNot stated: askNot stated on the council's website: ask the council
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Powys: Dropped kerb (vehicle access) licence

Who builds dropped kerbs in Powys?

In Powys you need permission from the Highway Authority (a dropped kerb vehicle access licence) before work can begin. The council's page doesn't say who builds the crossing or what it costs: ask Powys Street Works (street.works@powys.gov.uk).

Wales has its own planning rules. Vehicle crossings in Wales come under section 184 of the Highways Act 1980, as in England, but permitted development rights are set by the Welsh Government, so England's planning guidance doesn't apply. See the Welsh Government's householder permitted development technical guide (PDF) or ask Powys's planning team.

Who builds it isn't stated. Powys's website doesn't say whether the council builds the crossing or you hire a contractor. Ask the council before you pay anyone, and check any contractor's street works qualifications and insurance.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Powys?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. Powys doesn't publish a fee on its dropped kerb page. Ask Street Works before you apply.

Building it: Powys 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 Powys with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Powys

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

How to apply in Powys

  1. Find out whether you need planning permission or other consents before work starts.
  2. Apply for a dropped kerb vehicle access licence using the online form.

Ready to apply in Powys?

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

Powys: Dropped kerb (vehicle access) licence Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Blaenau Gwent (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)).

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Who builds a dropped kerb?
Council, its list or your own contractor Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)