Dropped kerbs in Croydon Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Croydon Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.

Homeowner application fee£163.60Fee shown on Croydon's page on 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£163.60No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Apply for a dropped kerb (Croydon)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Croydon?

Croydon's guidance says construction of the crossover is carried out by the council's appointed contractor. If your application is approved, the council charges for the construction and associated works.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Croydon 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 Croydon?

Homeowner application fee: £163.60. Non-refundable application fee covering processing and a site inspection. It doesn't cover building the crossover, and isn't refunded if your property doesn't meet the criteria.

Total council fees: £163.60 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Croydon 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 Croydon with the calculator

How to apply in Croydon

Check the vehicle crossover guidance; get planning permission first (a separate £206 application) if you're on a classified road or in a conservation area.
As the owner (or with the owner's authorisation), apply online with your V5C, proof of ownership, any planning reference and the £163.60 fee.
Croydon inspects the site and decides; refused applicants can appeal to the highway authority.
If approved, you're charged for construction, which the council's appointed contractor carries out.

Size and siting rules

Car-standing area at least 2.4 m wide and 4.8 m long, at 90 degrees to the footway (non-classified roads).
Garden gradient no steeper than 1:12.
Not within 10 m of a road junction or of a bus stop.
Single crossover 2.4 m wide plus 0.5 m ramps; maximum 4 m flat section for two spaces.
Pedestrian sightlines of at least 1.5 m by 1.5 m.

Good to know

Only one crossover per property, except in exceptional circumstances.
Croydon warns of rogue traders posing as council contractors offering to drop kerbs illegally.
Approval isn't needed on private (unadopted) roads.

Ready to apply in Croydon?

Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.

Apply for a dropped kerb (Croydon) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Lambeth Council: £546 total council fees, council builds
Surrey County Council: £383 total council fees, council's own list only
Wandsworth Council: £299 total council fees, council builds

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Bromley, Merton, Sutton.

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
Documents, timescales and refusals Do you need planning permission?
A quick decision flow for England Rules and sizes
Depth, junctions, trees and width

Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)