Planning a dropped kerb in Larne
Larne is a smaller town, and many of its homes have more frontage to work with than city houses, which leaves room for borders and planting.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Larne?
Most dropped kerb quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £950–£2,850 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £950–£2,850 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£950 |
| Soakaway | £860–£1,900 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £50–£480 |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a dropped kerb involve?
A dropped kerb, also called a vehicle crossover, is a section of lowered kerb with a strengthened footway behind it so a car can cross the pavement to reach a drive. It is part of the public highway, so it needs the highway authority's permission and has to be built to their specification, usually by a contractor they approve.
- Crossover construction where the authority permits our contractor
- Eligibility check: visibility, trees, street furniture, frontage depth
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
- Coordination so the drive and crossover are finished together
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
What we check on a Larne survey
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Access and working space
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- How the new work ties into the paving
Rules for front drives in Larne
Larne is in Northern Ireland, so these rules apply:
In Northern Ireland, a hard surface between the front of the house and the road that covers or replaces more than 5 m² must be porous or permeable, or drain to a permeable area within the property, to be permitted development.
Hard surfaces within the grounds of a listed building need listed building consent. Planning is handled by your district council, so check with its planning office if you are unsure.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland are approved by DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure), not the council; check planning separately with the council.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Dropped kerbs in Larne: questions
Who approves a dropped kerb in Larne?
For a dropped kerb, DfI Roads. For drainage and covers on private land, no approval is usually needed, but connections to public sewers need the water company's consent.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Larne?
Guide price: £950–£2,850 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Larne?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Do you work in Carrickfergus, Ballyclare and Newtownabbey?
Yes. We cover Larne and the places around it, including Carrickfergus, Ballyclare and Newtownabbey, and the rest of County Antrim.
Dropped kerbs near Larne
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across County Antrim:
- Dropped kerbs in Carrickfergus
- Dropped kerbs in Ballyclare
- Dropped kerbs in Newtownabbey
- Dropped kerbs in Belfast
- Dropped kerbs in Antrim
- Dropped kerbs in Ballymena
