Plan your dropped kerb and driveway together.
Coordinate the driveway entrance, boundary levels and drainage with the proposed vehicle crossing. The highway authority's approval and contractor requirements must be confirmed before work is arranged.
Council approval first
Dropped kerbs need permission from the highway authority — Cheshire East, or Cheshire West and Chester. The relevant authority confirms who can apply and which contractor requirements apply to your property.
Built with the driveway
The driveway and crossing need coordinated levels and drainage. We review their connection at assessment and explain the proposed scope, responsibilities and any approvals still required.
One assessment
We look at the pavement, verge, levels and drainage at your site assessment and include it in your written proposal.
Dropped kerb questions
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb?+
Yes. Any work on the public pavement needs the highway authority's approval. The decision is the council's, and you should have it before work starts.
Which council do I apply to?+
It depends on your address. Check the highway authority for your property before applying; we can discuss this at assessment.
How much does a dropped kerb cost?+
It depends on the width, the pavement and any services underneath. We price it after your site assessment.