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

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

Homeowner application fee£220Fee shown on Sheffield's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£220No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeAbout 10 weeks

Permission valid forNot published

Sheffield: Request a dropped kerb (application forms)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Sheffield?

If Sheffield gives permission, you arrange a qualified highway contractor to drop the kerb, at your own expense. Sheffield publishes a contractors list dated January 2023 for reference.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Sheffield?

Homeowner application fee: £220. Domestic application fee (light industrial £230). Online payment only.

Total council fees: £220 (construction not included).

Building it: Sheffield 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 Sheffield with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Sheffield

Street Works qualifications
£2 million public liability insurance

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

How to apply in Sheffield

Get planning permission first if you're on a classified road, in a conservation area or in a listed building.
Fill in the 2026 domestic vehicular crossing application form and pay online.
Wait for permission (around 10 weeks).
Arrange a qualified highway contractor.

How long it takes

Current turnaround around 10 weeks.

Good to know

A copy of a previously granted permission costs £40.

Ready to apply in Sheffield?

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

Sheffield: Request a dropped kerb (application forms) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Derbyshire County Council: £160 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Manchester City Council: No separate fee listed, council builds
Leeds City Council: £400.96 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Rotherham, Barnsley.

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)

Sheffield: Request a dropped kerb