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

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Cheshire East Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.

Apply for a dropped kerb (Cheshire East)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Cheshire East?

You must own the property and the work is at your own expense. Once your application is approved, you submit your contractor's details (qualifications and insurance) so the council can give them permission to do the work. The contractor must apply for a Section 171 licence before any work.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Cheshire East?

Homeowner application fee: £170. Non-refundable application fee, paid by card with the online form. Your contractor also needs a Section 171 licence to book the road space and excavate.

Section 171 excavation licence (your contractor applies): £330

Total council fees: £500 (construction not included).

Fast Track excavation licence: £380.

Building it: Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Cheshire East

• Full details of qualifications and insurance submitted to the council for permission
• Section 171 licence before any work (the contractor applies)
• Public liability insurance over £5 million and NRSWA 1991 accreditation (Section 171 form)

How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.

How to apply in Cheshire East

1. Check the highway programme of works for your street.
2. Get planning permission or confirm permitted development first (needed on A, B or C roads, listed buildings, conservation areas, flats and other non-single-family homes, or if surface water will drain off your property).
3. Apply online with any planning consent, a site plan and the owner's permission if needed, and pay £170.
4. The highways team approves, approves with modifications, or rejects.
5. If approved, submit your contractor's details with your reference number; the contractor applies for the Section 171 licence before starting.

Good to know

• Moving a street light costs extra and needs a separate application.
• Using a footway or verge for regular vehicle access without a properly built crossing is an offence under section 184 of the Highways Act 1980.

Nearby councils

• Cheshire West and Chester Council: £139 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• Shropshire Council: £540 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• Manchester City Council: No separate fee listed, council builds
• Stockport Council: £220.48 + an unpublished fee total council fees, council or your contractor
• Derbyshire County Council: £160 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Warrington, Trafford.

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