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

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

Apply for a domestic dropped kerb licence (North Yorkshire)

Who builds dropped kerbs in North Yorkshire?

You must use a contractor approved by North Yorkshire Council, which checks their insurance and training and supervises the work. The list is sent to you if permission is given. The council can also quote to do the work itself.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Yorkshire?

Homeowner application fee: £310.20. Domestic dropped kerb licence fee.

Total council fees: £310.20 (construction not included).

Building it: North Yorkshire can also quote to build it: a quote costs £102.36, and it says typical construction costs are around £2,000 plus a 10% admin fee.

Estimate your total for North Yorkshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in North Yorkshire

• Must be on North Yorkshire's approved contractor list
• Approved contractors hold £5 million public liability insurance and are on the Street Works Qualification Register

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

How to apply in North Yorkshire

1. Speak to the council about planning permission first (likely needed on A, B or C roads, or over non-highway land).
2. Apply online for a domestic dropped kerb licence and pay £310.20.
3. If permission is given, you're sent the approved contractor list.
4. Your approved contractor completes the council's notification forms before and after construction.

Good to know

• In a national park you may also need planning permission from the national park authority.

Nearby councils

• City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: £120 total council fees, council builds
• Leeds City Council: £400.96 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• Lancashire County Council: £290 total council fees, council's own list only

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, York.

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