Dropped kerbs in Southend-on-Sea City Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£300Southend fees and charges 2026/27 (indicative), checked 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£300No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil's own list onlyOnly contractors on the council's own list

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Southend: Vehicle crossovers

Check you have the right council. Southend-on-Sea City Council doesn't cover every address in the area. These neighbouring places have their own highway authority, with different fees and rules: Essex County Council. Check your postcode.

Who builds dropped kerbs in Southend-on-Sea?

Dropped kerbs must be built by Southend's own authorised contractors. Southend says it is illegal to use anyone else, and unauthorised work will be reversed at the resident's cost.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Southend-on-Sea?

Homeowner application fee: £300. Non-refundable application fee (£325 if the crossover crosses a watercourse or ditch). Construction is charged at £255 per m² for a domestic crossing.

Total council fees: £300 (construction not included).

Building it: Southend's 2026/27 charge for building a domestic crossing is £255 per square metre.

Estimate your total for Southend-on-Sea with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Southend-on-Sea

Southend's own authorised contractors only

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

How to apply in Southend-on-Sea

Read the vehicle crossover policy and application guidance.
Get any planning permission (and other consents, such as for a restrictive covenant) first.
Apply and pay the application fee.
Construction by Southend's authorised contractor.

Good to know

One application can cover up to two crossovers at the same site, or one crossover for two neighbouring properties.

Ready to apply in Southend-on-Sea?

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

Southend: Vehicle crossovers Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Essex County Council: £360.18 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Thurrock Council: £375 total council fees, council builds
Kent County Council: £500 total council fees, any qualified 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 3 October 2026)