Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application feeNo charge to applyTorfaen says there is no cost to apply (4 Oct 2026); you pay the contractor for the works
Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itCouncil's own list onlyOnly contractors on the council's own list
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid for5 years from the date of the consent letter (or the planning consent period)

Torfaen: Dropped kerb vehicular crossings

Who builds dropped kerbs in Torfaen?

Torfaen gives consent but doesn't arrange or pay for the works. Any work in the highway must be done by an Approved Term Contractor licensed to work in the highway and carrying public liability insurance; a list of these contractors comes with your consent.

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 Torfaen's planning team.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Torfaen?

Homeowner application fee: No charge to apply. Torfaen makes no charge to apply. You pay an approved contractor for the works.

Building it: Torfaen 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 Torfaen with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Torfaen

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

How to apply in Torfaen

  1. Check with Planning whether you need permission (always for an access onto a trunk or classified road); you can apply for a lawful development certificate if unsure.
  2. There's no form: email or write to Highway Development Control with details of your proposal.
  3. The council inspects the site (you needn't be there) and tells you its decision by letter.
  4. Use an Approved Term Contractor from the list; consent lasts 5 years.

Ready to apply in Torfaen?

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

Torfaen: Dropped kerb vehicular crossings Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Blaenau Gwent (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)).

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)