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

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

Homeowner application feeNo application fee publishedNo application fee shown on Newcastle's page on 3 Oct 2026

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

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Apply for a dropped kerb for an off-street driveway (Newcastle)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Newcastle?

Newcastle constructs and manages all residential vehicle crossings, to its own standards.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Newcastle builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Newcastle?

Homeowner application fee: No application fee published. Newcastle's page doesn't list an application fee. It inspects and sends an estimate within 10 weekdays; you have 90 days to accept and pay in full.

Building it: Newcastle says the average standard single crossing costs around £1,600 (no VAT) and a double around £2,200 (no VAT), depending on footpath materials and size. Moving streetlights, utility cabinets or street furniture costs extra.

Estimate your total for Newcastle with the calculator

How to apply in Newcastle

Build your driveway first (you must own the property or have the owner's written consent).
Get householder planning permission first if you're on a classified road.
Apply online.
Newcastle inspects and sends an estimate within 10 weekdays; accept and pay in full within 90 days.
Installation usually takes 2 days and is expected within 6 weeks of payment.

How long it takes

Estimate within 10 weekdays of applying.
90 days to accept and pay.
Installation expected within 6 weeks of payment (usually 2 days on site).

Size and siting rules

Driveway at least 5 m long (5.5 m if the space includes an EV charger, bin store or garage access).
Crossing no wider than 5.4 m.

Good to know

A crossing may not be possible on a corner property where the drive would lead into the junction, or where traffic calming, street lights, utility columns or trees are outside.

Ready to apply in Newcastle?

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

Apply for a dropped kerb for an off-street driveway (Newcastle) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Northumberland County Council: Not published, council or your contractor
Durham County Council: £171 total council fees, council's own list only
North Yorkshire Council: £310.20 total council fees, council's own list only

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

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 3 October 2026)