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

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

Homeowner application fee£215Fees shown on West Sussex's page (updated 27 July 2026), checked 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£524Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid for6 months

Apply for a vehicle crossover (homeowner) - West Sussex

Who builds dropped kerbs in West Sussex?

The licence lets a competent, insured and qualified contractor build the crossing. West Sussex recommends getting at least three written quotes. Your contractor applies for the construction licence and tells the council when work will start.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in West Sussex?

Homeowner application fee: £215. Non-refundable assessment fee. Your contractor then pays £309 for the construction licence.

Construction licence (your contractor applies): £309

Total council fees: £524 (construction not included).

Building it: West Sussex's guidance says construction can vary between £1,000 and over £4,000, and moving streetlights or street furniture could be significantly over £2,000.

Estimate your total for West Sussex with the calculator

Contractor requirements in West Sussex

Competent, insured and qualified (West Sussex's wording)
Applies for the £309 construction licence

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

How to apply in West Sussex

Check planning permission with your district or borough council.
Apply for approval and pay £215.
Get at least three written quotes.
Your contractor applies for the construction licence within the 6-month approval.
A highway officer inspects during and after construction.

How long it takes

Approval is valid for 6 months.
Contractor Fast Track: +£52, aim within 1 working day.

Size and siting rules

Hardstanding at least 4.8 m long and 2.4 m wide (6.0 m if parking in front of a garage or door).
Street furniture and lamp columns must be at least 1 m from the top of the ramped kerb, or be moved at your cost.

Good to know

From 3 August 2026 West Sussex deducts a £35 admin fee from refunds.

Ready to apply in West Sussex?

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

Apply for a vehicle crossover (homeowner) - West Sussex Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Hampshire County Council: £211.90 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Surrey County Council: £383 total council fees, council's own list only
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames: £183.86 total council fees, council builds

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Brighton and Hove, East Sussex.

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)