Dropped kerbs in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Apply for a dropped kerb online (Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

If your application is approved in principle, you tell the council which builder or contractor you'll use (with their insurance and indemnity details) on forms VC2 to VC5. You can also ask whether the council will do the work for you, at your cost; it deals with each case individually.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

Homeowner application fee: £152. Non-refundable admin fee, even if the application is denied. Paid by card with the online application.

Total council fees: £152 (construction not included).

Building it: Rhondda Cynon Taf doesn't publish a typical construction price. Councils that do publish prices quote roughly £1,000 to £3,500 for a standard crossing.

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Contractor requirements in Rhondda Cynon Taf

• Builder or contractor details, with insurance and indemnity policies, sent to the council on forms VC2 to VC5

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

How to apply in Rhondda Cynon Taf

1. Apply online with a photo or sketch of the proposed dropped kerb and pay £152.
2. An inspector approves or rejects the application in principle; approval is valid for 12 months.
3. If approved, return forms VC2 to VC5 with your contractor's details at least seven days before work begins.
4. After the work, send form VC5; an inspector checks it meets the specification and the council then maintains it.

How long it takes

• Approval is valid for 12 months.
• Return the contractor forms at least seven days before work begins.

Nearby councils

• Bristol City Council: £357 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• South Gloucestershire Council: £290.40 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• Somerset Council: £388.30 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)), Caerphilly (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)), Powys.

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