Dropped kerbs in Hampshire County Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Hampshire County Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Apply for a new, or to widen an existing, dropped kerb (Hampshire)
Check you have the right council. Hampshire County Council doesn't cover every address in the area. These neighbouring places have their own highway authority, with different fees and rules: Southampton City Council; Portsmouth (Portsmouth City Council, not yet checked by us). Check your postcode.
Who builds dropped kerbs in Hampshire?
Once approved you appoint your own private contractor. Hampshire does not hold a list of approved contractors and suggests the Government's Buy With Confidence scheme. The contractor must get a Section 171 road opening licence for your property, and you must see that licence before work starts.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Hampshire?
Homeowner application fee: £211.90. Non-refundable application fee. Optional Fast Track adds £97 (total £308.90) for a decision within two weeks.
Total council fees: £211.90 (construction not included).
Optional Fast Track: +£97 for a decision within two weeks.
Building it: Hampshire 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 Hampshire with the calculator
Contractor requirements in Hampshire
- £10 million public liability insurance, indemnifying you and Hampshire County Council
- Operatives and supervisors accredited under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 codes of practice
- A Section 171 licence to excavate the highway
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Hampshire
- Read Hampshire's pre-application checklist and check whether you need planning permission (always on an A, B or C road).
- Apply online (standard or Fast Track) and pay.
- An engineer visits; you get an approval or refusal letter.
- Appoint a contractor; they apply for a Section 171 licence.
- Check the licence before any work starts.
How long it takes
- Standard: Hampshire aims to inspect and decide within eight weeks.
- Fast Track: decision guaranteed within two weeks (10 working days) once all information is in.
- Approval is valid for 12 months.
Size and siting rules
- A Section 184 licence covers crossings under 10 m wide that don't remove highway features such as trees or drainage; otherwise a Section 278 minor works application is needed.
Good to know
- Hampshire warns that some contractors don't apply for the road opening licence. Ask to see it.
- Approval is not needed on unadopted roads.
Ready to apply in Hampshire?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Apply for a new, or to widen an existing, dropped kerb (Hampshire) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Southampton City Council: £165 + an unpublished fee total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: £130 + an unpublished fee total council fees, council or your contractor
- Surrey County Council: £383 total council fees, council's own list only
- West Sussex County Council: £524 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Wokingham, Portsmouth, Wiltshire, Dorset.
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)