Dropped kerbs in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application feeNot publishedNo application fee published on Stockton-on-Tees'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

Stockton-on-Tees: Apply for a driveway crossing

Who builds dropped kerbs in Stockton-on-Tees?

You can apply for a quote from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to add a driveway crossing, or hire a private contractor, who must meet the council's criteria, including an Opening Up licence, before work starts.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Stockton-on-Tees?

Homeowner application fee: Not published. Stockton-on-Tees doesn't publish an application fee: you apply for a quote.

Building it: Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Stockton-on-Tees

Opening Up licence before work starts
Meets the council's criteria (phone the council for advice)

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

How to apply in Stockton-on-Tees

The property owner completes the council's application for a quote.
Or, with a private contractor, phone the council for advice and get an Opening Up licence first.

Ready to apply in Stockton-on-Tees?

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

Stockton-on-Tees: Apply for a driveway crossing Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Hartlepool Borough Council: £145 total council fees, council's own list only
Middlesbrough Council: £198.90 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Darlington Borough Council: £150 total council fees, council or your contractor
Durham County Council: £171 total council fees, council's own list only
North Yorkshire Council: £310.20 total council fees, council's own list only

Dropped kerb guides

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)

Stockton-on-Tees: Apply for a driveway crossing