Dropped Kerb Guide

Dropped kerbs in South Lanarkshire Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application feeNo charge for permissionSouth Lanarkshire says there's no charge for permission to lower the kerb (4 Oct 2026); the contractor's road opening permit fee isn't stated
Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

South Lanarkshire: Dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in South Lanarkshire?

You must get South Lanarkshire's permission before lowering the kerb, then hire a qualified, suitably experienced contractor, who applies for a road opening permit before starting and includes its fee in their price.

Scotland has its own rules. Under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, no works can be carried out in a public road without the roads authority's written consent, so South Lanarkshire gives permission as the roads authority (often called a road opening permit or dropped kerb permit). England's Highways Act and planning rules don't apply in Scotland: ask South Lanarkshire's planning team whether your driveway or access needs planning permission.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in South Lanarkshire?

Homeowner application fee: No charge for permission. South Lanarkshire makes no charge for permission to lower the kerb. Your contractor pays for the road opening permit and includes it in their price (the fee isn't stated on the dropped kerbs page).

Building it: South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in South Lanarkshire

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

How to apply in South Lanarkshire

  1. Email roadsandtransportation@southlanarkshire.gov.uk with the address, a description and a simple sketch.
  2. If there's enough information, South Lanarkshire gives permission in principle within 10 working days (it may assess the site or ask you to apply for planning permission).
  3. Your contractor applies for a road opening permit; work mustn't begin until all approvals and permits are in place.

How long it takes

Ready to apply in South Lanarkshire?

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

South Lanarkshire: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
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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)