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

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

Homeowner application feeNo separate fee listedNo application fee shown on the pages we checked on 3 Oct 2026

Total council feesNot publishedNo other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid for90 days after approval and cost

Apply for a dropped kerb (Manchester City Council)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Manchester?

Manchester assesses your application, tells you about any planning steps, then gives you the cost. You pay before the council starts work.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Manchester builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Manchester?

Homeowner application fee: No separate fee listed. Manchester's pages don't list a separate application fee. After assessment the council tells you the cost of the job, which you pay before it starts work.

Building it: Manchester says the minimum new dropped kerb is roughly 3 m, with a starting cost of £1,575 including up to 2 m towards the property. Wider crossings, verges and obstructions cost more.

Estimate your total for Manchester with the calculator

How to apply in Manchester

Check the requirements (parking area and planning).
Apply online.
Manchester assesses and tells you about any planning permission needed.
You receive the cost and pay before work starts.

How long it takes

Applications stay open for 90 days after approval and cost are given; after that you must reapply.

Size and siting rules

Parking at least 4.8 m deep by 3.5 m wide (or 3 m deep by 6 m wide for side-on parking).
Minimum new dropped kerb roughly 3 m.

Good to know

Planning permission is required on all roads that aren't unclassified.
All driveways must use permeable material.
Verges are the most expensive type of crossing.

Ready to apply in Manchester?

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

Apply for a dropped kerb (Manchester City Council) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Sheffield City Council: £220 total council fees, any qualified contractor
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: £120 total council fees, council builds
Lancashire County Council: £290 total council fees, council's own list only

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (official links): Cheshire East, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport.

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)