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

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

Fee conflict on the council's own website: Wolverhampton's page lists an s.171 licence to excavate at £415, but its FAQ also says the contractor's Permit to Dig licence costs £335.

Homeowner application fee£160Fee shown on Wolverhampton's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£627.50Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid for12 months from the date of the visit

Wolverhampton: Dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in Wolverhampton?

Only accredited contractors can work on the public highway. Your contractor must have public liability insurance, an accredited workforce and a licence from the council (Wolverhampton checks insurance and accreditation).

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Wolverhampton?

Homeowner application fee: £160. Non-refundable inspection fee for administration and a Highway Technician's visit.

s.171 licence to excavate: £415

s.171 licence to store materials: £52.50

Total council fees: £627.50 (construction not included).

Building it: Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Wolverhampton

Public liability insurance
Workforce trained to an accredited standard by a recognised body
Licence (Permit to Dig / s.171) from the council

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

How to apply in Wolverhampton

On a Classified Road, contact the Planning Team first.
Apply online and pay the £160 inspection fee.
A Highway Technician visits; you get the outcome within 21 days, with any conditions.
Your accredited contractor gets the licence before starting.

How long it takes

Inspection outcome within 21 days of the visit.

Size and siting rules

Standard width: 3 flat kerbs (2.7m) plus two tapers (1.8m).

Ready to apply in Wolverhampton?

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

Wolverhampton: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council: £114.18 total council fees, council or your contractor
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council: £250 total council fees, council builds
Walsall Council: £710 total council fees, council or your contractor
Staffordshire County Council: Not published, any qualified contractor

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Documents, timescales and refusals Do you need planning permission?
A quick decision flow for England Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)