Last updated October 2026
In the North West the drive is the easy part to price: two cars on about 50 m² of resin bound typically cost £4,000 to £7,500 at UK prices. The dropped kerb is where councils differ. Manchester City Council publishes a starting price of £1,575 for a new kerb of about 3 m and insists on permeable driveways; Bury builds kerbs only in two batches a year and wants a 3.1 m wide space; Liverpool starts with a £100 inspection. We arrange a vetted local resin driveway installer across the region and confirm who within 2 working days, or tell you if we can’t.
How do the councils compare?
| Council | What changes the job |
|---|---|
| Manchester City Council | New kerb of about 3 m from £1,575; driveways must be permeable |
| Bury Council | Council builds every kerb, in two batches a year; space at least 5 m by 3.1 m; £85 deposit |
| Liverpool City Council | £100 inspection to start; planning may be needed when a garden is resurfaced as a new drive |
| Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East | Kerb arranged and paid for privately once the council approves |
| Lancashire County Council and Blackpool | Different rules depending on which council owns the road |
Stockport, Bolton, Oldham and Altrincham (in Trafford) each run their own process, so the postcode decides which row applies.
How it works
Send your postcode, a rough size in m² and photos of the front and the 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 the kerb application and stays your contact to handover.
Sources
- Manchester City Council, apply for a dropped kerb, read Oct 2026
- Bury Council, Dropped kerbs, read 17 Oct 2026
- Liverpool City Council, apply for a dropped kerb, read Oct 2026
- Cheshire West and Chester Council, vehicle crossings and dropped kerbs, read Oct 2026
- Cheshire East Council, dropped kerb, Jul 2025
- Lancashire County Council, vehicle crossings, read Oct 2026
- GOV.UK, permeable surfacing of front gardens, updated Feb 2026
Which places have their own page?
Manchester . This hub also covers Liverpool and the Wirral, Bury, Stockport, Bolton, Oldham, Trafford, Cheshire and Lancashire.
Does planning apply to a resin drive here?
Usually not for a house, because England’s rules let a permeable front drive go ahead without planning at any size, and resin bound on a porous base is permeable. Check first if you live in a flat, a listed building or under an Article 4 direction.