Dropped kerbs in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Barking and Dagenham: Apply for a dropped kerb (online form)
Who builds dropped kerbs in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham assesses your application and, if it's successful, you pay the full fee before the council's installation can start; the council then raises a work order to its contractor. Payment by instalments is available.
You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Barking and Dagenham builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Barking and Dagenham?
Homeowner application fee: £222.13. Non-refundable application fee, paid as part of the online form.
Total council fees: £222.13 (plus the council's price for building it).
Building it: Barking and Dagenham doesn't publish a typical construction price. Councils that do publish prices quote roughly £1,000 to £3,500 for a standard crossing.
Estimate your total for Barking and Dagenham with the calculator
How to apply in Barking and Dagenham
- Read the approval guidance (hard surfaces over 5 square metres may need planning permission).
- Apply online and pay the £222.13 fee.
- If approved, pay the full cost (or set up instalments, which cost extra).
- The council raises a work order once your hardstanding is complete and there are no obstructions.
How long it takes
- Application stage usually takes around 5 weeks.
Good to know
- Instalments: a 6.5% facility charge plus a £35 administration fee, with a deposit depending on the total cost.
Ready to apply in Barking and Dagenham?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Barking and Dagenham: Apply for a dropped kerb (online form) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- London Borough of Havering: £261 total council fees, council builds
- Newham Council: £300 total council fees, council builds
- Redbridge Council: £830 total council fees, council builds