--- title: "UK Council Dropped Kerb Rules & Fees Directory [2026/27] — 27 Highway Authorities | DroppedKerbCalculator.co.uk" source_url: "https://droppedkerbcalculator.co.uk/councils" retrieved_by: "AnswerRail Edge Engine v1.1.0-parity-v20 (https://answerrail.com)" level_of_detail: "standard" token_payload_reduction: "89.2%" raw_html_bytes: 119227 compiled_body_bytes: 12841 entities_extracted: 4 currency_recall_static_html: "100%" monitored_currency_tokens: 61 link_recall_static_html: "100%" monitored_content_links: 41 rfc_compliance: "RFC 9110" last_verified_at: "2026-10-17T12:21:15.358Z" cache_age_seconds: 0 origin_cache_control: "public, max-age=0, must-revalidate" --- > **Canonical Source:** [https://droppedkerbcalculator.co.uk/councils](https://droppedkerbcalculator.co.uk/councils) > > *Compare official Section 184 dropped kerb application fees (£150–£480), minimum driveway depth rules (4.8m–5.0m), and NRSWA licensing across 27 UK Highway Authorities [2026/27].* ### Entity: DroppedKerbCalculator.co.uk | Property | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Type** | WebSite | | **Name** | DroppedKerbCalculator.co.uk | | **Description** | Independent UK Highways Act 1980 Section 184 Vehicle Crossover Eligibility & Cost Benchmark Engine... | ### Entity: UK Dropped Kerb Eligibility & Cost Calculator [2026] | Property | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Type** | WebApplication | | **Name** | UK Dropped Kerb Eligibility & Cost Calculator [2026] | ### Organization: DroppedKerbCalculator.co.uk | Field | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Organization** | DroppedKerbCalculator.co.uk | | **Official Website** | https://droppedkerbcalculator.co.uk | | **Entity Verification (sameAs)** | [Entity Verification](https://www.gov.uk/apply-dropped-kerb) | ### Entity: UK Dropped Kerb Council Fees, Minimum Driveway Depths and NRSWA Costs 2026 | Property | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Type** | Dataset | | **Name** | UK Dropped Kerb Council Fees, Minimum Driveway Depths and NRSWA Costs 2026 | | **Description** | Comprehensive 2026 dataset of 27 UK municipal and county highway authority Section 184 application fees, inspection charges, processing turnaround times, and driveway dimension thresholds.... | UK Highway Authority Directory (27 Authorities) • \[2026/27\] # UK Council Dropped Kerb Rules & Fees \[2026/27 Database\] Non-refundable Section 184 application fees, statutory minimum driveway depth thresholds (4.8m vs 5.0m), turnaround times, and NRSWA contractor licensing rules across 27 major UK municipal and county highway authorities. NRSWA Procurement Route Comparison \[2026/27\] ## Council Direct Monopoly vs. Private NRSWA Approved Contractor Self-Lay Where a Highway Authority permits accredited private NRSWA streetworks contractors under a Section 184 licence, homeowners typically **save £400–£750** compared to council direct term-contractor surcharges and reduce wait times by 3–5 weeks. Route A • Council Direct Term£2,200 – £3,400+Fixed council schedule • 8–14 wk queue Route B • Private NRSWA Self-LaySave £400 – £750Competitive 3-quote tender • 4–6 wks Search by Council Name, Region, or UK Postcode Prefix Sort Highway Authorities ByCouncil Name A–ZLowest Application FeeHighest Total Permit CostStrictest Depth (5.0m first) Filter by UK Region All (27)LondonSouth EastEast of EnglandWest MidlandsEast MidlandsNorth WestYorkshire & HumberSouth West Showing **27** of 27 UK Highway Authorities - **[Birmingham City Council](/councils/birmingham)** — West Midlands • B1, B2, B15Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~6 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£185Inspection:£120Total Permit:£305Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Bradford Metropolitan District Council](/councils/bradford)** — Yorkshire & Humber • BD1, BD7, BD10Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~6 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£230Inspection:£130Total Permit:£360Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Bristol City Council](/councils/bristol)** — South West • BS1, BS6, BS8Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£230Inspection:£145Total Permit:£375Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Cambridgeshire County Council](/councils/cambridgeshire)** — East of England • CB, PE, CB1Min Depth: 5.0mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£310Inspection:£175Total Permit:£485Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Cheshire East Council](/councils/cheshire-east)** — North West • CW, SK, WAMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£275Inspection:£160Total Permit:£435Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Devon County Council](/councils/devon)** — South West • EX, PL, TQMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£215Inspection:£135Total Permit:£350Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Essex County Council](/councils/essex)** — East of England • CM, SS, COMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£220Inspection:£140Total Permit:£360Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Gloucestershire County Council](/councils/gloucestershire)** — South West • GL, GL1, GL50Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£280Inspection:£165Total Permit:£445Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Hampshire County Council](/councils/hampshire)** — South East • SO, PO, RGMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£225Inspection:£130Total Permit:£355Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Hertfordshire County Council](/councils/hertfordshire)** — East of England • AL, SG, WDMin Depth: 5.0mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£250Inspection:£160Total Permit:£410Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Kent County Council](/councils/kent)** — South East • ME, CT, TNMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£215Inspection:£135Total Permit:£350Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Lancashire County Council](/councils/lancashire)** — North West • PR, BB, FYMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~6 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£180Inspection:£120Total Permit:£300Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Leeds City Council](/councils/leeds)** — Yorkshire and the Humber • LS1, LS6, LS11Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£195Inspection:£130Total Permit:£325Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Leicestershire County Council](/councils/leicestershire)** — East Midlands • LE, LE1, LE11Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£265Inspection:£155Total Permit:£420Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Liverpool City Council](/councils/liverpool)** — North West • L1, L8, L15Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~6 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£190Inspection:£125Total Permit:£315Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[London Borough of Barnet](/councils/barnet)** — Greater London • EN4, EN5, N2Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~10 weeks • Council Direct Term Contractor MonopolyApp Fee:£280Inspection:£185Total Permit:£465Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[London Borough of Bromley](/councils/bromley)** — Greater London • BR1, BR2, BR3Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£265Inspection:£175Total Permit:£440Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[London Borough of Croydon](/councils/croydon)** — Greater London • CR0, CR2, CR7Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~9 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£275Inspection:£180Total Permit:£455Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[London Borough of Ealing](/councils/ealing)** — Greater London • W3, W5, W7Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~10 weeks • Council Direct Term Contractor MonopolyApp Fee:£290Inspection:£190Total Permit:£480Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Manchester City Council](/councils/manchester)** — North West • M1, M14, M20Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~9 weeks • Council Direct Term Contractor MonopolyApp Fee:£210Inspection:£140Total Permit:£350Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Norfolk County Council](/councils/norfolk)** — East of England • NR, PE, NR1Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~6 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£190Inspection:£125Total Permit:£315Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Nottinghamshire County Council](/councils/nottinghamshire)** — East Midlands • NG, NG1, NG5Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£195Inspection:£130Total Permit:£325Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Oxfordshire County Council](/councils/oxfordshire)** — South East • OX, OX1, OX4Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£335Inspection:£190Total Permit:£525Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Sheffield City Council](/councils/sheffield)** — Yorkshire and the Humber • S1, S7, S10Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£205Inspection:£135Total Permit:£340Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Staffordshire County Council](/councils/staffordshire)** — West Midlands • ST, WS, DEMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£200Inspection:£135Total Permit:£335Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Surrey County Council](/councils/surrey)** — South East • GU, KT, RHMin Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~8 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£240Inspection:£150Total Permit:£390Check Eligibility & Costs → - **[Warwickshire County Council](/councils/warwickshire)** — West Midlands • CV, CV31, CV34Min Depth: 4.8mTypical S.184 Decision: ~7 weeks • NRSWA Private Self-Lay Allowed (Save £400–£750)App Fee:£295Inspection:£170Total Permit:£465Check Eligibility & Costs → NAVRE.ai Next-Action Wall • RFC-001 Bayesian Routing ## Next Statutory Steps & Approved Streetworks Resources \[2026/27\] Protect your non-refundable council application fee, match vetted NRSWA contractors via Ranked & Ready, and check adjacent statutory triggers before excavating. 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