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Dropped kerb · Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire dropped kerb: cost, rules and application

Apply to Cambridgeshire County Council for a new or widened dropped kerb on a road it maintains. The £414 inspection/application charge is separate from construction.

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Known fixed fees

£414.00

£414.00 application stage.

Before construction, planning and site-specific extras.

What the checker tests

  • 5m deep by 2.5m wide parking space
  • 5.5m gate setback
  • Drainage and land-control questions
  • Junction, parallel-layout and second-access assessment

Planning position

A classified road, flat, commercial site, listed building or conservation-area property may need planning advice before the highway application.

Cost notes

  • £414 application and inspection fee
  • The council currently states that £314 is refunded if the proposal is refused
  • Construction and alterations are additional

Application route

How to apply for a dropped kerb in Cambridgeshire

  1. Confirm road responsibilityThe county assesses crossings on roads it maintains. Check road status and read the current construction procedure and specification before applying.
  2. Use the council applicationSubmit the online dropped-kerb form and pay £414 by card. The council states a decision within six weeks and may request further information.
  3. Arrange work after approvalChoose a street-works-accredited contractor. Cambridgeshire does not keep an approved-provider list; approval is not a contractor recommendation.
  4. Book road spaceYou or the contractor must complete the council’s road-space application before work begins and follow its construction specification.

If refused, the published refund is £314. An access-protection H-marking is a separate service and does not grant permission to build or extend a crossing.

Read the official application guidance

Practical answers

Common Cambridgeshire dropped-kerb questions

How much is the Cambridgeshire application?

The known fixed council stage is £414.00. This is the application stage only. Construction, planning and site-specific work are not included.

What parking space is required?

5m deep by 2.5m wide parking space. Other layout and safety rules still apply, so passing the dimensions alone does not guarantee approval.

Is planning permission needed?

A classified road, flat, commercial site, listed building or conservation-area property may need planning advice before the highway application.

How do I apply?

Run the postcode checker first, resolve any warnings, then use the linked official application guidance. The authority will make the final decision after assessing the site.

Quote-ready

Compare contractors on the same scope

Ask each contractor to price the approved dimensions, highway specification, permits, traffic management, drainage, waste removal, VAT, exclusions, warranty and defect correction.

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Official sources

Check before paying

Rules and charges change. The council remains responsible for the final decision and quotation.

Related council guidance

Check the connected parking, highway and charging routes before committing to an application or contractor.

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Sources last checked: 18 October 2026. This page is independent guidance, not permission or professional planning advice.