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

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

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on Knowsley's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil or your contractorCouncil or your own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Knowsley: Dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in Knowsley?

For a price, contact Knowsley's contractor, Tarmac, which assesses your request; you're then invoiced by Knowsley Council. You can use your own contractor instead, who must apply for a Section 171 permit and hold at least £10 million public liability insurance.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Knowsley?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. Knowsley doesn't publish an application fee: Tarmac quotes for the work and the council invoices you.

Building it: Knowsley's example costs (May 2025 prices) for a standard 4.5m crossing: about £1,000 over a 1.2m footway, £1,500 over 1.8m, £2,100 over 2.4m.

Estimate your total for Knowsley with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Knowsley

Section 171 permit from the Highways Street Works Section
Public liability insurance of at least £10 million

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

How to apply in Knowsley

Make sure your driveway is in place and big enough.
Contact Tarmac for a quote; it assesses your request and explains the next steps.
Pay the council's invoice to proceed, or use your own contractor with a Section 171 permit.

Size and siting rules

Driveway at least 5.5 meters long by 3 meters wide.
Standard dropped kerbs are 3.6 meters wide plus 0.9 meters each side for transition kerbs.

Ready to apply in Knowsley?

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

Knowsley: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Halton Borough Council: Not published, not stated: ask
Liverpool City Council: £100 total council fees, council or your contractor
St Helens Borough Council: Not published, council or your contractor
Sefton Council: £199 total council fees, council builds
Lancashire County Council: £290 total council fees, 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)