Dropped kerbs in Cheshire West and Chester Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Cheshire West and Chester Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
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Who builds dropped kerbs in Cheshire West and Chester?
Installing the dropped kerb is your responsibility: you choose the contractor and supply their public liability insurance and Streetworks accreditation certificates. The council approves the work and adopts the crossing afterwards, taking on future maintenance.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Cheshire West and Chester?
Homeowner application fee: £139. Non-refundable charge per application, covering assessment and administration.
Total council fees: £139 (construction not included).
Building it: Cheshire West and Chester doesn't publish a typical construction price. Councils that do publish prices quote roughly £1,000 to £3,500 for a standard crossing.
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Contractor requirements in Cheshire West and Chester
- Public liability insurance certificate
- Streetworks accreditation certificate
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Cheshire West and Chester
- Check the conditions and whether you need planning permission (trunk or classified A, B or C roads, or work that isn't permitted development).
- Gather a sketch or plan, your contractor's insurance and Streetworks certificates (if chosen), any planning approval and planned start and end dates.
- Apply online and pay £139.
- A decision is issued in around five working days once everything is in.
- Follow the application pack you're sent; the council adopts the crossing once built.
How long it takes
- Decision in around five working days once all information is received.
Size and siting rules
- Parking space at least 4.8 m long and 2.4 m wide.
- At least 1.5 m from street lights and other street furniture.
- More than 10 m from a junction (15 m on major roads and busy junctions).
Good to know
- A second crossing won't be authorised if you already have one.
Ready to apply in Cheshire West and Chester?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
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Nearby councils
- Cheshire East Council: £500 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Shropshire Council: £540 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Wirral Council: £195 total council fees, council or your contractor
Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Halton (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)), Warrington, Flintshire, Wrexham.