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Dropped kerb · Kent

Kent dropped-kerb fees and rules

Check Kent's published perpendicular and parallel layouts, second-access requirements and specialist inspection triggers.

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Known fixed fees

£500.00

£500.00 application stage.

Before construction, planning and site-specific extras.

What the checker tests

  • 4.8m by 2.4m perpendicular parking
  • 6m by 3m parallel parking
  • Junction distance and second-access dimensions
  • Tree, lighting, gate and parking-bay constraints

Planning position

Kent asks for planning permission or written confirmation from the district or borough that it is not required.

Cost notes

  • £500 application fee
  • Tree and lighting specialist inspections can add £76 each
  • £231 is currently refundable if Kent declines the application

Official sources

Check before paying

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

Sources last checked: 13 September 2026. This page is independent guidance, not permission or professional planning advice.