Dropped kerbs in Swindon Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Swindon Borough Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Swindon: Apply for a vehicle crossing licence
Who builds dropped kerbs in Swindon?
A contractor must be chosen from Swindon's approved contractors list, and be qualified under the New Roads and Street Works Act (H.A.U.C. scheme). Before starting, the contractor needs a licence to excavate the highway; work done under it is covered by the contractor for a two-year maintenance period.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Swindon?
Homeowner application fee: £203. Vehicle crossing licence fee for residential properties (£304 commercial). Non-refundable. Your contractor's separate section 171 licence to excavate costs £397.
Section 171 licence to excavate the highway (your contractor applies): £397
Total council fees: £600 (construction not included).
Building it: Swindon 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 Swindon
- On Swindon's approved contractors list
- Qualified under the New Roads and Street Works Act (H.A.U.C. scheme)
- Holds a section 171 licence to excavate the highway before starting
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Swindon
- Check whether you need planning permission (A, B or C class road; some conservation area cases).
- Choose a contractor from the approved list and get quotes.
- Apply for the vehicle crossing licence with your confirmed contractor's details, then pay using the reference number.
- Once the licence is confirmed, the contractor must complete the work within 12 months.
Size and siting rules
- Driveway at least 5 metres long and 2.5 metres wide.
- Porous or permeable driveway surface with drainage at the highway boundary; the first metre must be hard standing if the drive is gravel.
Ready to apply in Swindon?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Swindon: Apply for a vehicle crossing licence Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Wiltshire Council: £392.50 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Gloucestershire County Council: £310 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Oxfordshire County Council: £250 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)