Dropped kerbs in City of York Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

York: Apply for a dropped kerb

Who builds dropped kerbs in York?

Since 1 April 2022 you can choose any contractor, as long as they're suitably qualified: at least £5m public liability insurance, all site workers accredited under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 to Operative level, with at least one Supervisor available. You send their details to the council for checking first.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in York?

Homeowner application fee: £263. Invoiced only if permission is granted (non-refundable). A betterment-only application costs £131.50; a refused application is invoiced £63.

Total council fees: £263 (construction not included).

Building it: York doesn't publish a typical construction price. Councils that do publish prices quote roughly £1,000 to £3,500 for a standard crossing.

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Contractor requirements in York

• Public liability insurance of at least £5m
• All site workers NRSWA accredited to Operative level, with at least one Supervisor on site or available
• Returns a Contractor Permit Application (v-form) with the start date

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

How to apply in York

1. Check you're eligible and agree to York's terms and conditions; on a classified road get planning permission first.
2. Apply online for a new vehicle crossing (neighbours sharing a crossing each apply separately).
3. If permission is granted you're invoiced £263; if refused, £63.
4. Within 12 months of the approval letter, your contractor returns the v-form with a start date, builds the crossing, and an inspector checks it afterwards.

How long it takes

• If you haven't heard within 28 working days, contact the council.
• Works must be completed within 12 months of the approval letter.

Size and siting rules

• Parking space at least 6 m deep by 2.5 m wide (depth can be 5.5 m away from openings), or 3 m deep and 6 m wide for parallel parking.
• At least 10 m from a junction.
• At least 1 metre clearance from mature trees and 2 m from newly planted trees.
• Standard single crossing: 3 flat and 2 dropped kerbs; maximum 5 flat and 2 dropped kerbs.

Good to know

• Mobility scooter or motorbike users can apply for a small dropped kerb of up to 1.8 m.

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
• Wakefield Council: £681.36 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): East Riding of Yorkshire (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)).

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