Dropped kerbs in Shropshire Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Shropshire Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Shropshire: Vehicle access - dropped kerb (apply online)
Check you have the right council. Shropshire Council doesn't cover every address in the area. These neighbouring places have their own highway authority, with different fees and rules: Telford and Wrekin (Telford & Wrekin Council: dropped kerb page, fees not yet checked by us). Check your postcode.
Who builds dropped kerbs in Shropshire?
Only an experienced, properly accredited contractor who has registered the necessary insurance and accreditation with Shropshire Council can do the work; you can't do it yourself. Once you're approved, your contractor submits a Road Space Booking Form before construction.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Shropshire?
Homeowner application fee: £470. Vehicle access dropped kerb fee for a single residential property (2026/27). Not refundable, even if you're refused. It includes the council's inspections during and after the works; Shropshire says fees may vary with the complexity of the application.
Road space booking application (your contractor submits it): £70
Total council fees: £540 (construction not included).
Building it: Shropshire 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 Shropshire
- Accreditation and public liability insurance registered with Shropshire Council
- Submits a Road Space Booking Form with dates and traffic management
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Shropshire
- Check whether you need planning permission and get it first.
- Read the information for applicants, then apply online at least four weeks before the proposed start (12 weeks if a road closure is needed), paying £470.
- Shropshire inspects the site and decides; approval is valid for 3 years.
- Your contractor submits a Road Space Booking Form; works start once it's accepted.
- The council inspects during the works and within six months of completion.
How long it takes
- Apply at least four weeks before the proposed start date (12 weeks if a road closure is needed).
- Approval is valid for 3 years and can usually transfer to a new owner.
- You maintain the crossing for its first 2 years.
Size and siting rules
- Parking depth of 5.6 m is desirable; the absolute minimum is 4.8 m. A width of 3.0 m is recommended.
- Standard dropped kerb 2.75 m wide at the carriageway edge (4.5 m of kerb including transition kerbs).
- Parallel parking isn't generally permitted.
Good to know
- Contact utility companies yourself if apparatus may need moving: their costs can be very high.
Ready to apply in Shropshire?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Shropshire: Vehicle access - dropped kerb (apply online) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Cheshire East Council: £500 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Cheshire West and Chester Council: £139 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Staffordshire County Council: Not published, any qualified contractor
- Worcestershire County Council: No application fee published, council builds
Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Herefordshire, County of, Telford and Wrekin, Wrexham, Powys.
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)