Dropped kerbs in West Northamptonshire Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with West Northamptonshire Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Make a request for a vehicular access (West Northamptonshire)
Who builds dropped kerbs in West Northamptonshire?
The work is carried out by private contractors. If your application is successful, the letter includes a list of contractors approved by the council for this work, and West Northamptonshire won't issue a licence to a contractor who isn't on it.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in West Northamptonshire?
Homeowner application fee: £330. Licence and inspection fee. Don't pay it until the licence is being applied for; it can be paid by you or by your contractor.
Total council fees: £330 (construction not included).
Building it: West Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire with the calculator
Contractor requirements in West Northamptonshire
- Must be on West Northamptonshire Council's list of approved contractors
- Obtains the documents the council requires; the licence is issued to the contractor
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in West Northamptonshire
- Get planning permission first if the access is on a classified (A, B or C) road; in a conservation area, check with the town or parish council.
- Check the criteria and apply online (or ask for a paper form).
- You're told whether you're successful within up to 28 days, with the list of approved contractors.
- Your chosen contractor sends the required documents and the £330 licence and inspection fee is paid; the licence is issued to the contractor.
- Works usually start within 2 to 3 weeks of the licence being issued.
How long it takes
- Decision can take up to 28 days.
- Works usually start within 2 to 3 weeks of the licence being issued to your contractor.
Size and siting rules
- Unobstructed space at least 5 m deep by 3 m wide within your property.
- Entrance at least 3 m wide at the boundary if sightlines are clear from 1.2 m high; otherwise at least 5 m.
- At least 10 m from a junction or sharp corner.
- At least 1 m from a tree trunk.
Good to know
- A second vehicle access to the same property isn't permitted.
- Accesses onto lay-bys or next to traffic calming such as speed humps aren't permitted.
- Moving street furniture or lighting, where possible, is at your cost.
- Some criteria can be relaxed if a resident holds a Blue Badge.
Ready to apply in West Northamptonshire?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Make a request for a vehicular access (West Northamptonshire) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Milton Keynes City Council: £774 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Buckinghamshire Council: £520.38 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- North Northamptonshire Council: £333 total council fees, council's own list only
- Leicestershire County Council: £540 total council fees, council or your contractor
- Oxfordshire County Council: £250 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)