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Dropped kerb · Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire dropped kerb: cost, rules and application

Check the published Hertfordshire rules for standard and parallel parking layouts before paying for an assessment.

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Known fixed fees

£139.00

£139.00 application stage.

Before construction, planning and site-specific extras.

What the checker tests

  • 5m by 2.7m standard space, or 9.6m by 3.5m parallel space
  • Junction, streetlight, marked-bay and lay-by restrictions
  • Maximum gradient and turning space on faster roads
  • Broxbourne, Welwyn Garden City and Letchworth local routes

Planning position

Flats, commercial premises, classified roads and protected properties can require planning or separate local consent first.

Cost notes

  • £139 assessment fee
  • Broxbourne handles its own applications and must confirm its current fee
  • A formal highway-extent plan is optional and charged separately

Practical answers

Common Hertfordshire dropped-kerb questions

How much is the Hertfordshire application?

The known fixed council stage is £139.00. This is the application stage only. Construction, planning and site-specific work are not included.

What parking space is required?

5m by 2.7m standard space, or 9.6m by 3.5m parallel space. Other layout and safety rules still apply, so passing the dimensions alone does not guarantee approval.

Is planning permission needed?

Flats, commercial premises, classified roads and protected properties can require planning or separate local consent first.

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.

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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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Check whether the driveway surface itself may need planning permission →

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: 21 September 2026. This page is independent guidance, not permission or professional planning advice.