Last updated October 2026
Dropped kerb fees vary widely across the Midlands: Leicester asks £50 to apply plus £100 if approved, while Solihull’s minimum charge for lowering a kerb is £874.35 on top of a £210 fee. Nottingham, meanwhile, will only approve a kerb where the driveway is made of permeable, bound materials, which resin bound is. A two-car drive of about 50 m² typically costs £4,000 to £7,500 at UK prices. We arrange a vetted local resin driveway installer across the Midlands and confirm who within 2 working days, or tell you if we can’t.
How do the councils compare?
| Council | What changes the job |
|---|---|
| Nottingham City Council | Driveway must be permeable, bound materials; £170 licence |
| Leicester City Council | £50 plus £100 if approved; about 12 weeks; space 4 m by 2.4 m |
| Derby City Council | Own accredited contractor for £175, or the council’s in about 14 weeks |
| Birmingham City Council | Space at least 4.75 m deep; council contractors only |
| Solihull Council | £210 fee plus a minimum £874.35 build charge; council contractors only |
| Coventry City Council | Council builds, or an outside contractor for £100 plus £75 per permit |
| City of Wolverhampton Council | Garden at least 5.5 m deep, 2.7 m between boundaries; £160 inspection |
| West Northamptonshire Council | Space 5 m by 3 m; £330; approved contractors only |
How it works
Send your postcode, the drive size and photos of the frontage and pavement. We arrange a vetted local installer and confirm who within 2 working days, or tell you if we can’t. Alex Winser at WeDo Property Services helps with whichever kerb route your council uses and stays your contact to handover.
Sources
- Nottingham City Council, apply for a dropped kerb, read Oct 2026
- Leicester City Council, apply for a dropped kerb, read 17 Oct 2026
- Derby City Council, vehicle access kerbs, Jan 2026
- Birmingham City Council, dropped crossing policy v3.0, Feb 2026
- Solihull Council, apply to lower your kerb, fees to 31 Mar 2027
- Coventry City Council, dropped kerbs for vehicle access, read 17 Oct 2026
- City of Wolverhampton Council, dropped kerbs, updated 14 Oct 2026
- West Northamptonshire Council, apply for a dropped kerb, Sept 2026
Which places have their own page?
Nottingham . This hub also covers Leicester, Derby, Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Northampton.