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

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

Homeowner application fee£25.50Fee shown on Middlesbrough's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£198.90Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Middlesbrough: Vehicle pavement crossing licence

Who builds dropped kerbs in Middlesbrough?

You need a vehicle pavement crossing licence before any work begins. You, or any contractor working on your behalf, need public liability insurance of £5,000,000. If the licence conditions are breached, the council can complete the works and charge the licence holder.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Middlesbrough?

Homeowner application fee: £25.50. Vehicle crossing request assessment (14 days), from Middlesbrough's highway fees list.

Vehicle crossing licence: £173.40

Total council fees: £198.90 (construction not included).

Building it: Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Middlesbrough

Public liability insurance of £5,000,000

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

How to apply in Middlesbrough

Email Middlesbrough's highways team to request a vehicle pavement crossing licence.
Pay the vehicle crossing request assessment (£25.50) and the licence fee (£173.40).
Don't start any work until the licence is granted.

How long it takes

Vehicle crossing request assessment: 14 days (from the highway fees list).

Ready to apply in Middlesbrough?

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

Middlesbrough: Vehicle pavement crossing licence Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council: Not published, not stated: ask
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council: Not published, council or your contractor
North Yorkshire Council: £310.20 total council fees, council's own list only

Dropped kerb guides

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)