Dropped kerbs in City and County of Swansea Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£136Fee shown on Swansea's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£136No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forQuotation valid for 6 months

Swansea: Vehicular crossover application

Who builds dropped kerbs in Swansea?

Swansea doesn't allow crossovers to be built by private contractors or individuals: only the City and County of Swansea's own contractor may carry out the works. After an inspection you get formal consent and a fixed price quotation.

Wales has its own planning rules. Vehicle crossings in Wales come under section 184 of the Highways Act 1980, as in England, but permitted development rights are set by the Welsh Government, so England's planning guidance doesn't apply. See the Welsh Government's householder permitted development technical guide (PDF) or ask Swansea's planning team.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Swansea builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Swansea?

Homeowner application fee: £136. Non-refundable fee paid when you apply, covering the administrative costs of processing the consent.

Total council fees: £136 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Swansea 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 Swansea with the calculator

How to apply in Swansea

On a classified (A, B or C) road you need planning permission; check with the Planning Department first.
Apply online and pay the £136 fee.
An inspector visits; formal consent and a fixed price quotation follow (Swansea aims for within 8 weeks).
Accept the quotation (valid for 6 months) and pay in full in advance; your driveway must be finished before the crossover is built.
Construction is normally completed within eight weeks of payment.

How long it takes

Consent and quotation: aim within 8 weeks of your application.
Construction normally within eight weeks of payment.

Size and siting rules

Parking area at least 5 metres deep by 2.5 metres wide, or 8 metres wide by 2.6 metres deep if parking parallel to the property.

Good to know

Applications are only available for domestic properties.
The cost of the works is exempt from VAT.

Ready to apply in Swansea?

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

Swansea: Vehicular crossover application Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Carmarthenshire County Council: £227 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Neath Port Talbot Council: £200 total council fees, council or your contractor
Bridgend County Borough Council: £162.62 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
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)