Last updated October 2026
Depth is the first test in this region. City of York Council wants 6 m from the boundary for a new crossing (5.5 m where the car is clear of doors and windows), Bradford wants 6 m by 2.75 m, and other councils ask for less, so the same front garden can pass in one city and fail in the next. The drive itself, two cars on about 50 m² of resin bound, typically costs £4,000 to £7,500 at UK prices. 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 |
|---|---|
| Sheffield City Council | £220 application, about 10 weeks to decide; you hire a qualified highway contractor with £2 million cover |
| Leeds City Council | £55.06 inspection; the council asks residents not to seal over front gardens |
| City of York Council | 6 m depth for a new crossing, or 5.5 m with clearance |
| North Yorkshire Council (Harrogate) | Using an unapproved contractor is an offence; £310.20 domestic application |
| City of Doncaster Council | Council’s own contractor only; work usually 2 to 3 months after payment |
| Newcastle City Council | Council builds every residential kerb; about £1,600 single, £2,200 double |
| Middlesbrough Council | Article 4(2) direction in Linthorpe since 2010: planning for front changes |
How it works
Send your postcode, the drive size and photos. 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 is your contact through the kerb application and the build.
Sources
- City of York Council, dropped kerbs eligibility, Apr 2026
- Bradford Council, dropped kerbs and crossovers, read 18 Oct 2026
- Sheffield City Council, request a dropped kerb, read 17 Oct 2026
- Leeds City Council, requesting a vehicle crossing, read Oct 2026
- North Yorkshire Council, pavements and kerbs, modified 31 Jul 2026
- City of Doncaster Council, dropped kerbs, updated 21 Nov 2022
- Newcastle City Council, apply for a vehicle crossing, read Oct 2026
- Middlesbrough Council, planning committee report 23/0252/FUL, 7 Nov 2024
Which places have their own page?
Sheffield . This hub also covers Leeds, York, Bradford, Harrogate, Doncaster, Newcastle, Middlesbrough and the towns around them.
Does a permeable resin drive help here?
Yes. England’s rules let a permeable front drive go ahead without planning, and Leeds has asked residents not to seal front gardens over. Resin bound on a porous base meets both, except where an Article 4 direction, as in Linthorpe, takes the right away.