Dropped kerbs in North East Lincolnshire Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with North East Lincolnshire Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
North East Lincolnshire: Dropped kerb request (online)
Who builds dropped kerbs in North East Lincolnshire?
ENGIE, as the council's highway agent, provides a quotation and construction service. If you don't accept the quotation, you can employ a suitably qualified contractor with at least £5 million public liability insurance and Streetworks accreditation, who needs a section 184 licence.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in North East Lincolnshire?
Homeowner application fee: £100 (with your own contractor). Section 184 licence administration charge for your own contractor, payable in advance; it covers the initial site assessment and inspections.
Total council fees: £100 (construction not included).
If the council (ENGIE) builds it: no request fee is published; the council quotes, based on the area of footpath used.
Building it: The council's guidance says a standard vehicle crossing over a two-metre-wide footway typically costs between £800 - £1000, more for larger crossings, street furniture relocation or traffic management.
Estimate your total for North East Lincolnshire with the calculator
Contractor requirements in North East Lincolnshire
- Suitably qualified contractor
- Public liability insurance of at least £5 million
- Streetworks accredited
- Section 184 licence: £100 administration charge, payable in advance
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in North East Lincolnshire
- Check whether you need planning permission (Principal A road or classified B or C road; also some larger non-porous parking areas).
- Complete the online dropped kerb request; landlords must give permission for rented properties.
- An officer visits to measure; a written quotation is sent by post.
- Accept and pay the quotation, or employ your own qualified contractor and get a section 184 licence (£100).
How long it takes
- Written quotation within 14 days of the visit (the council warns of delays because of high demand).
- Installation currently up to six months after payment, because of high demand.
Ready to apply in North East Lincolnshire?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
North East Lincolnshire: Dropped kerb request (online) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- North Lincolnshire Council: Not published, any qualified contractor
- Lincolnshire County Council: £470 total council fees, council or your contractor
- Hull City Council: Not published, council's own list only