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

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

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on Rochdale's pages on 4 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

Rochdale: Apply for a dropped kerb

Who builds dropped kerbs in Rochdale?

Rochdale lowers the kerbs and strengthens the crossing itself, using only approved contractors. It looks at your application and gives you a quote; once you pay, it programmes the work with its contractor.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Rochdale 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 Rochdale?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. Rochdale's pages don't publish an application fee: it gives you a quote after looking at your application.

Building it: Rochdale 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 Rochdale with the calculator

How to apply in Rochdale

Check you have a suitable parking area and drainage inside your property.
Apply online.
Rochdale gives you a quote (it contacts you within 20 working days if it has questions).
Pay, and the work is usually arranged within 90 days; it usually takes up to 7 days.

How long it takes

Questions within 20 working days.
Work usually arranged within 90 days, taking up to 7 days on site.

Size and siting rules

Parking area at least 4.8 metres long if open at both ends, or 5.5 metres if there's an obstruction such as a wall.
Two crossings to one property need at least 2 metres between them.

Ready to apply in Rochdale?

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

Rochdale: Apply for a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Bury Council: £85 total council fees, council builds
Manchester City Council: No separate fee listed, council builds
Oldham Council: £218 total council fees, council builds
Calderdale Council: £114 total council fees, council's own list only
Lancashire County Council: £290 total council fees, council's own list only

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)