Last updated October 2026
Sheffield City Council charges £220 for a domestic dropped kerb application, takes around 10 weeks to decide it, and then leaves you to hire “a qualified highway contractor” to build it. That contractor needs Street Works qualifications and £2 million public liability cover. The drive itself typically runs £4,000 to £7,500 for a two-car resin bound surface of about 50 m², at UK prices.
How do I get permission for a dropped kerb in Sheffield?
Online only. Sheffield City Council takes vehicle crossing requests and payment through its website, using the domestic vehicular crossing form, with the £220 fee. A copy of a certificate of permission granted earlier costs £40, which is worth knowing if you bought a house with a kerb already lowered and want proof it was approved. Questions go to the Vehicular Crossings and Dropped Kerbs team on 0114 273 6136.
| Sheffield job line | Typical figure, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Two-car resin bound drive, about 50 m², existing base sound | £4,000 to £7,500 |
| Resin over a new dug-out sub-base | about £120 per m² or more |
| Edging around the drive | £15 to £40 per linear metre |
| Sheffield domestic kerb application | £220 |
| Kerb build by a qualified highway contractor | about £2,000 |
Drive prices are typical UK figures (MacColl & Stokes, MyBuilder); the kerb build is MyJobQuote’s national average; the fee is Sheffield City Council’s. The resin driveway cost page breaks the drive down.
Who builds the kerb in Sheffield?
A qualified highway contractor that you arrange and pay, once Sheffield grants permission. The council links a contractor list dated January 2023, and every contractor must hold Street Works qualifications and at least £2 million public liability insurance. Alex arranges the Sheffield kerb through a contractor that holds both, either on Sheffield’s list or able to show equivalent cards.
What is the 10-week wait for?
Sheffield City Council’s assessment of your application, which it says currently takes around 10 weeks. Laying a 50 m² resin drive takes two to three days on a sound base, so the council decision, not the resin, sets your date. Apply first, then book the installer.
When does Sheffield want planning permission first?
When the kerb would be on a classified road, the house is in a conservation area, or it is a listed building. In those cases Sheffield expects planning to be in place before the kerb application. For the drive itself, a permeable resin bound surface on a house does not normally need planning in England, while an impermeable one over 5 m² at the front does.
I live in Rotherham or Barnsley. Does this apply?
No. Rotherham and Barnsley have their own councils, with their own fees and rules for kerbs, so Sheffield’s £220 fee and contractor list do not apply. The resin prices above are the same typical UK figures. Give us your postcode and we will check which council you deal with.
Sources
- Sheffield City Council, Request a dropped kerb, read 17 Oct 2026
- GOV.UK, Guidance on the permeable surfacing of front gardens, updated 20 Feb 2026
- MacColl & Stokes, Resin driveway cost UK 2026, updated 8 Oct 2026
- MyBuilder, Resin bound driveway cost, 21 Aug 2026
- MyJobQuote, Dropped kerb cost, 6 Oct 2026
How it works
- 01Send photos of the driveRough size, what is there now and your postcode.
- 02We visitThe ground under the drive, the levels and where the water goes are checked.
- 03Written priceThe base, edging and drainage as their own lines.
Can resin go over my Sheffield drive as it is?
If the existing tarmac or concrete is sound, level and drains, yes, at £60 to £100 per m². On a Sheffield drive with a steep fall, ask how water will be kept off the pavement, because a drainage channel typically adds £300 to £1,000. Read how an installer decides on our resin over concrete page.
What should I check on a Sheffield quote?
That the drive and the Sheffield kerb are priced separately, with the kerb contractor’s Street Works qualifications and £2 million cover named. For the resin, ask for the manufacturer’s system and BBA certificate, UV-stable resin and a written guarantee with the giver named. Fees in other cities are on dropped kerb cost .
Who does the work?
The Resin Drive Company is a WeDo Property Services service. For a Sheffield job we arrange a vetted local resin driveway installer, and we confirm who within 2 working days, or tell you if we can’t. You deal with Alex Winser throughout, and nothing is booked until you have the written quote and know who is doing the work.