Dropped kerbs in Warrington Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Warrington Borough Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Warrington: Apply for a dropped kerb
Who builds dropped kerbs in Warrington?
Warrington may be able to do the work for you, or you can ask for permission to drop or widen your kerb and then use your own contractor. Your contractor must apply for a Permit to Dig, hold at least £5 million public liability insurance and employ workers accredited under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Warrington?
Homeowner application fee: Not published. Warrington doesn't publish a separate application fee. If it approves your request it sends a quotation for the work; the inspection costs for the own-contractor route are included in the Permit to Dig, whose price isn't published.
Building it: Warrington's indicative prices: 7 square metres £1457, 10 square metres £1970, 15 square metres £2823 (measure from the front of your property to the kerb edge in metres and multiply by 3.75). Extras: moving a lamppost £1500, removing a tree £600, moving an unlighted road sign £350, moving a lighted road sign £1000.
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Contractor requirements in Warrington
- Applies for a Permit to Dig, quoting your approval reference
- Public liability insurance of at least £5 million
- Trained, accredited workers (New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 codes of practice)
- Gives 20 days' notice before work starts
- Accepts a two-year maintenance period
How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.
How to apply in Warrington
- If you live on a classified (A, B or C) road, or possibly in a conservation area, get planning permission first.
- Apply online with a map, a photo, a dimensioned sketch, the owner's written permission (if needed) and any planning permission.
- Warrington inspects the area.
- If approved, it writes within 28 days with a quotation, valid for three months.
- Either pay the quotation, or use your own contractor, who must get a Permit to Dig first. The work must be completed within six months.
How long it takes
- Decision letter with quotation within 28 days of approval.
- Quotation valid for three months; work must be completed within six months.
- Own contractor: 20 days' notice before work starts.
Size and siting rules
- Driveway at least 5 metres long from your home to your boundary.
- Gradient no more than 8%.
- Standard dropped kerb width 2.75 metres; usually one dropped kerb per property.
- Usually not allowed within 15 metres of a junction or traffic lights.
- Views not obscured by anything taller than 0.6 metres.
Ready to apply in Warrington?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Warrington: Apply for a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Halton Borough Council: Not published, not stated: ask
- Cheshire East Council: £500 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Cheshire West and Chester Council: £139 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Salford City Council: Not published, council's own list only
- Trafford Council: £60.38 total council fees, council or your contractor
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)