Dropped Kerb Guide

Dropped kerbs in West Dunbartonshire Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£72.30Fee shown on West Dunbartonshire's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£214.60Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

West Dunbartonshire: Access to property (dropped kerbs)

Who builds dropped kerbs in West Dunbartonshire?

You apply to West Dunbartonshire Council for permission to form or alter a vehicle crossing. Its Vehicle Access Crossings Approval fee applies where a private contractor does the work; a Road Opening Permit (section 56, Roads (Scotland) Act 1984) is needed to excavate in the road.

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 West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire's planning team whether your driveway or access needs planning permission.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in West Dunbartonshire?

Homeowner application fee: £72.30. Vehicle Access Crossings Approval (drop kerb) fee, covering site inspections and registration, for private contractors.

Road Opening Permit, section 56 (week 1): £142.30

Total council fees: £214.60 (construction not included).

Building it: West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in West Dunbartonshire

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

How to apply in West Dunbartonshire

  1. Download and complete the Footway Crossing application form, with a sketch of the access position.
  2. Get any other consents you need for the driveway itself (Planning Department, landlord, feu superior).
  3. For the works, a Road Opening Permit is needed (£142.30 for week 1, £53.10 each additional week).

Ready to apply in West Dunbartonshire?

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

West Dunbartonshire: Access to property (dropped kerbs) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)