Dropped kerbs in Bury Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Bury Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.

Homeowner application fee£85Fee shown on Bury's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£85No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeWithin 28 working days (aim)

Permission valid forNot published

Bury: Dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in Bury?

Bury assesses your application and, if it's approved, tells you how much the dropped kerb will cost to install; you then contact the council for a quotation for the work.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Bury builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Bury?

Homeowner application fee: £85. Non-returnable deposit, covering administration and a site assessment. It doesn't guarantee approval.

Total council fees: £85 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Bury doesn't publish a typical construction price. Councils that do publish prices quote roughly £1,000 to £3,500 for a standard crossing.

Estimate your total for Bury with the calculator

How to apply in Bury

Check the criteria: on a classified road, or for commercial or apartment buildings, other rules apply (Bury will tell you if you need planning permission).
Complete the dropped kerb application form and pay the £85 deposit.
Bury aims to assess applications within 28 working days.
If approved, get the council's quotation; Bury gives at least 24 hours' notice of the start date.

How long it takes

Assessment within 28 working days (aim).

Size and siting rules

Driveway at least 5 metres long from where it meets the pavement, and at least 3.1 metres wide.
Gradient less than 10%.

Ready to apply in Bury?

Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.

Bury: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council: £250 total council fees, not stated: ask
Bolton Council: £47 total council fees, council builds
Manchester City Council: No separate fee listed, council builds
Rochdale Borough Council: Not published, council builds
Salford City Council: Not published, council's own list only

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Documents, timescales and refusals Do you need planning permission?
A quick decision flow for England Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)

Bury: Dropped kerbs