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

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

Homeowner application fee£414Fee shown on Cambridgeshire's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£414No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision time6 weeks

Permission valid forNot published

Apply for a Section 184 Licence Dropped Kerb (Cambridgeshire)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Cambridgeshire?

Cambridgeshire does not maintain an approved provider list. You source your own street works accredited contractor, who books road space before starting.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Cambridgeshire?

Homeowner application fee: £414. Covers all inspection fees (no VAT). £314 is refunded if the application is unsuccessful.

Total council fees: £414 (construction not included).

Building it: Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Cambridgeshire

Street works accredited

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

How to apply in Cambridgeshire

Check the road is public highway maintained by Cambridgeshire.
Read the 2026 specification and procedure guidance.
Apply online and pay £414.
A decision within six weeks.
Your contractor books road space and builds to the specification.

How long it takes

Decision within six weeks of the application.

Good to know

Access protection (H-bar) markings cost £259 (refunded if unsuccessful); Blue Badge holders may get them free, subject to funding.

Ready to apply in Cambridgeshire?

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

Apply for a Section 184 Licence Dropped Kerb (Cambridgeshire) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Essex County Council: £360.18 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Hertfordshire County Council: £139 total council fees, council builds
Lincolnshire County Council: £470 total council fees, council or your contractor
Suffolk County Council: £450 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Peterborough, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, North Northamptonshire, Norfolk.

Dropped kerb guides

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Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)