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

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

Homeowner application fee£470With a third-party contractor. Fees shown on Lincolnshire's pages on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£470No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil or your contractorCouncil or your own qualified contractor

Decision time10 working days (response)

Permission valid forNot published

Lincolnshire: Apply for a dropped kerb or vehicle access

Who builds dropped kerbs in Lincolnshire?

You choose: ask Lincolnshire County Council to build the access (it handles everything and builds in tarmac only), or hire a third-party contractor. For the contractor route Lincolnshire publishes a directory of contractors permitted to work in the county.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Lincolnshire?

Homeowner application fee: £470 (with a third-party contractor). £300 for a new light-duty application if the council builds it (removing an existing kerb: £125). £470 for a new domestic access if a third-party contractor builds it (£235 for extensions up to 2 m).

Total council fees: £470 (construction not included).

If the council builds it: £300 application fee, then the council's price.

Building it: If the council builds it, Lincolnshire estimates construction at £2,500 to £3,500, priced on your property's needs.

Estimate your total for Lincolnshire with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Lincolnshire

Public liability insurance of at least £10 million
NRSWA accreditation for all operatives
Traffic management company details

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

How to apply in Lincolnshire

Check trees, utilities and street furniture within 1 m of the proposed access, and your road's classification.
Get planning permission first where needed.
Choose the council-build route (£300 application, then a quote) or the contractor route (£470).
Lincolnshire responds within ten working days.
Contractor route: start dates must be between 21 and 90 days ahead.

How long it takes

Lincolnshire responds to applications within ten working days.

Size and siting rules

Council quotes are based on a standard 2.75 m access (three centre kerbs).

Good to know

Contractor route fees are generally not refunded if the application fails the criteria.

Ready to apply in Lincolnshire?

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

Lincolnshire: Apply for a dropped kerb or vehicle access Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Cambridgeshire County Council: £414 total council fees, any qualified contractor
Leicestershire County Council: £540 total council fees, council or your contractor
Nottinghamshire County Council: £132 total council fees, any qualified contractor

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Rutland, Peterborough, Norfolk.

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)