Dropped kerbs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.

Homeowner application fee£130Fee shown on BCP's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£130 + an unpublished feeApplication fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil or your contractorCouncil or your own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid for6 months (quote)

Apply for a dropped kerb quote (BCP)

Who builds dropped kerbs in BCP?

BCP visits and quotes to build the crossing itself, or you can arrange your own street works accredited contractor, who needs a Section 171 licence.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in BCP?

Homeowner application fee: £130. Application and site inspection fee. Not refunded if you're refused, decide to use your own contractor, or don't go ahead.

Section 171 licence if you use your own contractor: needed, but the council doesn't publish the amount

Total council fees: £130 + an unpublished fee (construction not included).

If BCP builds it: the £130 fee, then BCP's quote.

Building it: BCP gives a guide price of £2,000 for a standard crossover of 3 dropped kerbs and 2 tapers; each quote is priced individually.

Estimate your total for BCP with the calculator

Contractor requirements in BCP

Street works accredited
A Section 171 licence to work on the highway

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

How to apply in BCP

Check your deeds allow parking (renters need landlord permission).
Apply online for a quote and pay £130.
BCP visits, decides and quotes (quotes valid 6 months).
Accept and pay; works are usually within 4 weeks. Or use your own accredited contractor.

How long it takes

Council works usually within 4 weeks of payment.
Quotes valid for 6 months from approval.

Size and siting rules

Standard crossover: 3 dropped kerbs and 2 tapers.

Ready to apply in BCP?

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

Apply for a dropped kerb quote (BCP) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Hampshire County Council: £211.90 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Southampton City Council: £165 + an unpublished fee total council fees, any qualified contractor
Somerset Council: £388.30 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Dorset.

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 3 October 2026)