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

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

Homeowner application fee£300Fee shown on Leicestershire's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£540Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil or your contractorCouncil or your own qualified contractor

Decision timeAbout 6 weeks

Permission valid for6 months

Apply for vehicle access (Leicestershire)

Check you have the right council. Leicestershire County Council doesn't cover every address in the area. These neighbouring places have their own highway authority, with different fees and rules: Leicester City Council. Check your postcode.

Who builds dropped kerbs in Leicestershire?

If approved, you choose: Option 1, Leicestershire County Council builds it (all risks met by the council), or Option 2, a contractor of your choice under a £240 permit (you're responsible for their work and guarantee it for 2 years).

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Leicestershire?

Homeowner application fee: £300. Non-refundable application fee. If you use your own contractor, there's also a £240 permit fee.

Permit fee (if you use your own contractor): £240

Total council fees: £540 (construction not included).

If the council builds it: the £300 fee, then its quote.

Building it: If approved, Leicestershire's decision letter includes a quote for the work.

Estimate your total for Leicestershire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Leicestershire

£10 million public liability insurance
A current New Roads and Street Works accreditation card

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

How to apply in Leicestershire

Follow the pre-application checklist and get planning permission if needed (this can take over 8 weeks).
Apply online and pay £300.
An officer visits within 30 days; a decision letter (with a quote) follows within 2 weeks.
Within 6 months, accept Option 1 (council builds, scheduled within 12 weeks) or Option 2 (your contractor, £240 permit, up to 2 weeks to issue).

How long it takes

Site visit within 30 days; decision within 2 weeks after that.
Approval and quote valid 6 months.
Option 1 works scheduled within 12 weeks and typically take 1 to 2 days.

Good to know

Leicester city residents apply to Leicester City Council instead.

Ready to apply in Leicestershire?

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

Apply for vehicle access (Leicestershire) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Leicester City Council: £150 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Derbyshire County Council: £160 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Lincolnshire County Council: £470 total council fees, council or your contractor
Nottinghamshire County Council: £132 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Staffordshire County Council: Not published, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Rutland, North Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire, Warwickshire.

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)