Quick answers
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Nottingham?
A new dropped kerb starts from £1,150, which covers the minimum 5-kerb opening (3 flat + 2 tapered kerbs); each additional kerb is £200. Widening an existing kerb costs less. We give free, no-obligation quotes.
Do I need planning permission for a dropped kerb?
For most driveways you need approval from the local highway authority (a Section 184 application), not full planning permission. Planning permission is only needed if the access is onto a classified road or serves two or more dwellings. We check this and handle the application for you.
How long does it take?
Once the council has approved the works, the installation itself usually takes about a day, or two half-days. The approval stage beforehand varies — and we manage that whole process for you.
Do you handle the council application?
Yes. In Nottingham City we manage the entire Section 184 application. In Nottinghamshire, the county’s contractor (Via East Midlands) contacts you for a small fee and a few questions — and we guide you through it.
Are you a council-approved contractor?
Yes — we’re registered and approved with both Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, and all works are carried out by SWQR-registered, NRSWA-qualified, fully insured installers to full highway specification.
Can I use my own contractor?
Yes — you can appoint your own approved contractor, which is us. We’re registered with both councils to carry out the works to their specification.
Dropped kerb guides
Advice on the questions we get asked most
A bit more detail on the things people ask before going ahead — from the rules to what actually works. Tap any guide to read it.
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How Do I Stop Someone Turning Around In My Driveway?
People swinging into your drive to turn around — or worse, to park — is one of the most common frustrations we hear about in Nottingham. Here are your realistic options, from a two-minute fix to a permanent one.
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What Is A Dropped Kerb?
It sounds simple — but “dropped kerb” covers the paperwork, the highway rules and the physical build all at once. Here’s exactly what one is, and what’s involved in getting one in Nottingham.
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Can I Park On My Front Lawn?
Turning a front garden into off-street parking is a smart move on Nottingham’s busier streets — but there’s a right way and a wrong way, and getting it wrong can mean enforcement or a fine.
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How Do I Know If My Dropped Kerb Is Legal?
Bought a house with a dropped kerb already there, or had one done years ago by someone you’re not sure about? Here’s how to check whether it’s the real thing.
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Do I Need A Professional Dropped Kerb Contractor?
Can you save money by dropping the kerb yourself, or getting a general builder to do it? In a word — no, and here’s why that matters.
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Can I Park Across My Own Dropped Kerb?
It’s your access — so can you park across your own dropped kerb? The answer catches a lot of people out.
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Does A Dropped Kerb Add Value To My House?
Is a dropped kerb and off-street parking actually worth the money? For most Nottingham homes, yes.
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Am I Responsible For The Pavement Outside My House?
Who actually looks after the pavement in front of your property — you or the council? And why does it mean you need permission for a dropped kerb?
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Can I Get A Car Towed From My Driveway?
If a car is blocking your dropped kerb or sitting on your drive, what can you actually do about it?
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Why Would A Dropped Kerb Be Refused?
Most dropped kerb applications in Nottingham go through — but not all. Knowing the usual sticking points before you apply saves time and money.
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Can Neighbours Object To A Dropped Kerb?
Worried a neighbour might block your dropped kerb — or wondering if you can object to theirs? Here’s how it actually works.
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What Are The 4 Types Of Parking?
“The four types of parking” comes up a lot — here’s what they are, and why off-street parking is the one most Nottingham homeowners are really after.
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Still got a question?
Give us a call — happy to talk it through, no pressure.