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

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

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on North Tyneside'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

North Tyneside: Vehicle access crossing customer guide

Who builds dropped kerbs in North Tyneside?

Contact North Tyneside's Highways team. If approved, you get a cost for the Highways team to do the work, or you can use a private contractor with suitable public liability insurance and accreditation to work on the adopted highway, built to the council's specification.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Tyneside?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. North Tyneside's pages don't publish an application fee. Ask the council before you apply.

Building it: North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside with the calculator

Contractor requirements in North Tyneside

Suitable public liability insurance
Accreditation to work on the adopted highway
Builds to North Tyneside's specification and dimensions

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

How to apply in North Tyneside

Check whether you need planning permission (classified road, listed building, Article 4 conservation area, or a protected tree).
Contact the Highways team on (0191) 643 4815 or highways@northtyneside.gov.uk.
If approved, accept the council's cost or use an accredited private contractor.

Size and siting rules

Hardstand at least 2.4 metres wide and 5 metres long.
Single crossing 4.6 to 5.5 metres wide; double up to 7.3 metres.

Good to know

Angled hardstandings, full-frontage crossings and in/out drives aren't permitted; normally one crossing per property.

Ready to apply in North Tyneside?

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

North Tyneside: Vehicle access crossing customer guide Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Northumberland County Council: Not published, council or your contractor
Newcastle City Council: No application fee published, council builds
South Tyneside Council: Not published, council or your contractor

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)