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

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

Rutland: Application for vehicle access (Word form)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Rutland?

Rutland doesn't build vehicle accesses itself. Any competent contractor with experience of highway works and adequate public liability insurance can build it, if they agree to the council's specifications and conditions; you choose and pay them.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Rutland?

Homeowner application fee: £194. Vehicle crossing application and permit fee for Section 184, up to two domestic properties (£572 for more than two properties or commercial). Paid up front and non-refundable.

Total council fees: £194 (construction not included).

Building it: Rutland 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 Rutland

• Competent contractor with experience of highway works
• Public liability insurance: minimum indemnity £5,000,000
• Copies of the contractor's streetworks licences with the application

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

How to apply in Rutland

1. Check whether you need planning permission (for example if you front a classified road).
2. Complete the Vehicle Access Application Form and send it with your contractor's insurance, streetworks licences and plans, and the £194 fee.
3. Once approved, give the Highways Section 7 days' notice before work starts.

How long it takes

• 7 days' notice to the Highways Section before work starts.

Nearby councils

• North Northamptonshire Council: £333 total council fees, council's own list only
• Leicestershire County Council: £540 total council fees, council or your contractor
• Lincolnshire County Council: £470 total council fees, council or your contractor

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