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

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

Homeowner application fee£171.36Fees shown on Wakefield's page and online request form on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£681.36Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itAny qualified contractorYour own qualified contractor

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Wakefield: Request a vehicle access crossing (MyAccount)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Wakefield?

After a highway worker inspects and gives the go-ahead, it's up to you to find a contractor to do the work. A highways worker then inspects the finished dropped kerb and, if it meets the council's standards, you get an approval letter.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Wakefield?

Homeowner application fee: £171.36. Non-refundable £171.36 application fee. Wakefield's online request form also lists a £510 contribution fee; payments are taken upfront and are non-refundable.

Contribution fee (listed on the online form): £510

Total council fees: £681.36 (construction not included).

Building it: Wakefield 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 Wakefield with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Wakefield

Valid Street Works cards: supervisor (blue) and operative (yellow), with hot/cold lay tarmac and modular reinstatement modules, or a combined (white) card
Public liability insurance
A permit from the Streetworks team (working without one can mean fines of £500 to £1,000)

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

How to apply in Wakefield

Build your driveway first; get planning permission first if you're on a classified road or the driveway is over 5 square metres.
Request a dropped kerb online through MyAccount and pay the upfront, non-refundable fees.
A highway worker inspects and tells you whether it can go ahead; if so, the application pack is emailed to you.
Find a qualified contractor to do the work.
A highways worker inspects the finished kerb; if it's correct, you get an approval letter (a replacement letter costs £60).

Good to know

Pebble driveways need a 2 m hard standing in a different material, and driveways sloping towards the pavement need drainage.
Highways won't pay to move trees, manholes or street lights; in some cases applications are refused.

Ready to apply in Wakefield?

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

Wakefield: Request a vehicle access crossing (MyAccount) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

North Yorkshire Council: £310.20 total council fees, council's own list only
Leeds City Council: £400.96 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Sheffield City Council: £220 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Doncaster, Kirklees (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)), 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)