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

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

Homeowner application fee£175Option 1, with a private contractor. Fee shown on Derby City Council's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£175No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil or your contractorCouncil or your own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Derby: Vehicle access application pack (Word)

Check you have the right council. Derby City Council doesn't cover every address in the area. These neighbouring places have their own highway authority, with different fees and rules: Derbyshire County Council. Check your postcode.

Who builds dropped kerbs in Derby?

Two options. Option 1: a private contractor with £5 million public liability insurance and SWQR-accredited staff, plus a £175 fee; you guarantee the work for two years. Option 2: Derby City Council quotes, builds and guarantees the work.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Derby?

Homeowner application fee: £175 (option 1, with a private contractor). Non-refundable processing fee if you use a private contractor (Option 1).

Total council fees: £175 (construction not included).

Option 2: Derby City Council quotes to build it.

Building it: Option 2: Derby City Council gives a quote (valid six weeks) to build it.

Estimate your total for Derby with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Derby

£5 million public liability insurance (copy with your application)
Supervisors and operatives accredited on the Street Works Qualification Register

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

How to apply in Derby

Check planning permission (needed for a new crossing on a classified road).
Option 1: complete the application pack with your contractor's documents and pay £175.
Option 2: ask for a council quote and pay it; the council programmes the work.

How long it takes

Option 2: about 14 weeks from payment to completion.
Council quotes are valid for six weeks.

Good to know

Derbyshire County Council covers the rest of the county; Derby is separate.

Ready to apply in Derby?

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

Derby: Vehicle access application pack (Word) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Derbyshire County Council: £160 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Nottingham City Council: £170 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Leicestershire County Council: £540 total council fees, council or your 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 3 October 2026)