Dropped kerbs in Oxfordshire County Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Oxfordshire County Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Oxfordshire: Dropped kerbs (application form)
Who builds dropped kerbs in Oxfordshire?
A list of contractors is sent with your approval, for information only (Oxfordshire doesn't guarantee their work). You can use a contractor who isn't on the list if they show relevant Streetworks qualifications and £10 million public liability insurance.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Oxfordshire?
Homeowner application fee: £250 (residential access on an unclassified road). £250 for a residential access on an unclassified road; £400 on a classified road. Paid by BACS with the emailed application form.
Total council fees: £250 (construction not included).
£400 on a classified (A, B or C) road.
Building it: Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire with the calculator
Contractor requirements in Oxfordshire
- Relevant Streetworks qualifications
- £10 million public liability insurance
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Oxfordshire
- Get your district council's planning decision, or written confirmation that planning permission isn't needed (applications without it are returned).
- Email the application form with a sketch plan or annotated photo and pay by BACS.
- Once permission is issued, notify the Licensing and Streetworks Team of your contractor and agree a start date.
How long it takes
- Permission is valid for twelve months.
Size and siting rules
- Parking area at least 5 m deep and 2.5 m wide, plus 1.2 m clear access to the front door.
- No crossing within 15 m of a junction.
- Separate 'in and out' crossings are not permitted.
- Highway trees within 5 m must be shown on your plan.
Ready to apply in Oxfordshire?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Oxfordshire: Dropped kerbs (application form) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Buckinghamshire Council: £520.38 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Gloucestershire County Council: £310 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Coventry City Council: £275 total council fees, council or your contractor
Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Swindon, West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham, Wiltshire, West Northamptonshire.
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)