Dropped kerbs in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Fee conflict on the council's own website: Rotherham's fees page and application form say £143.00, but its terms and conditions page says £140.00. We show £143.

Homeowner application fee£143Fee shown on Rotherham's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£143No 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

Rotherham: Apply for a dropped kerb

Who builds dropped kerbs in Rotherham?

Once approved, the dropped kerb must be built by a contractor from Rotherham's approved list or another suitably accredited contractor (SWQR cards for operative and supervisor, at least £5 million public liability insurance). You can also choose a council estimate.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Rotherham?

Homeowner application fee: £143. Standard non-refundable charge for administration, inspection checking and adoption of the works. If planning approval is required, no vehicle crossing application fee is payable.

Total council fees: £143 (construction not included).

Building it: If you choose a council estimate, Rotherham's minimum construction fee for a standard crossing (about 5 kerbs over a 1.8 metre footway) is £3,000.

Estimate your total for Rotherham with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Rotherham

On Rotherham's approved list, or SWQR cards for operative and supervisor
Public liability insurance of at least £5 million
Maintains the crossing for the first year

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

How to apply in Rotherham

Make sure you have a suitable hardstanding (tarmac, concrete, block paving, or stone with 1 metre of hard surface by the footway).
Download and complete the application form; council tenants need a Conditional approval letter, classified-road owners a planning reference.
Pay the administration fee; an officer inspects the site.
If approved, arrange and pay a qualified contractor, or choose a council estimate.

Size and siting rules

Parking area at least 2.5 metres by 5 metres.

Ready to apply in Rotherham?

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

Rotherham: Apply for a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

City of Doncaster Council: Not published, council builds
Barnsley Council: £380 total council fees, council or your contractor
Sheffield City Council: £220 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Derbyshire County Council: £160 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Nottinghamshire County Council: £132 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Documents, timescales and refusals Do you need planning permission?
A quick decision flow for England Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)