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

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

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on St Helens'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

St Helens: Vehicle crossing application form

Who builds dropped kerbs in St Helens?

A new or extended vehicle crossing can be built by St Helens Borough Council or by a contractor. The council assesses the location and provides a free quotation for the works.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in St Helens?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. St Helens doesn't publish an application fee: it assesses the location and gives a free quotation.

Building it: St Helens 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 St Helens with the calculator

Contractor requirements in St Helens

Built by St Helens Borough Council or by a contractor

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

How to apply in St Helens

Check whether you're on a classified road (planning permission may be needed).
Complete the vehicle crossing application form.
St Helens assesses the location and sends a free quotation.

Good to know

St Helens says processing is taking longer than usual because of a very high volume of requests.

Ready to apply in St Helens?

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

St Helens: Vehicle crossing application form Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Halton Borough Council: Not published, not stated: ask
Warrington Borough Council: Not published, council or your contractor
Wigan Council: No separate application fee published, council builds
Knowsley Council: Not published, council or your contractor
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)