Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application fee£100Council route. Fee shown on Liverpool's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£100No 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

Liverpool: Dropped kerb application form

Who builds dropped kerbs in Liverpool?

Liverpool inspects your driveway and, if it approves, quotes for the full cost of the work. If you arrange your own contractor instead, they need a Section 50 street works licence.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Liverpool?

Homeowner application fee: £100 (council route). Initial site inspection fee. If approved it goes towards the cost of the work; it isn't refunded if you're refused, use your own contractor or don't go ahead.

Total council fees: £100 (construction not included).

With your own contractor: Section 50 street works licence (separate fee).

Building it: Liverpool 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 Liverpool with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Liverpool

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

How to apply in Liverpool

  1. Check whether you need planning permission (main road, conservation area, or a new driveway by resurfacing a garden).
  2. Apply online and pay the £100 inspection fee.
  3. If approved, Liverpool sends a quote within 21 working days.
  4. Pay in full; Liverpool starts the job within 21 days of payment.

How long it takes

Ready to apply in Liverpool?

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

Liverpool: Dropped kerb application form Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)