Dropped kerbs in Ealing Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Ealing Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Apply for a dropped kerb (Ealing)
Who builds dropped kerbs in Ealing?
Ealing builds the dropped kerb. If your application is approved it tells you the cost; once your front garden is ready for parking, it arranges construction.
You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Ealing 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 Ealing?
Homeowner application fee: £75. Non-refundable application fee, paid by card when you apply.
Total council fees: £75 (plus the council's price for building it).
Building it: Ealing says an average dropped kerb costs roughly £1,500 to build, depending on size and any obstructions such as trees or lamp posts.
Estimate your total for Ealing with the calculator
How to apply in Ealing
- Check your front garden is big enough and whether you need planning permission (classified A or B roads, TfL roads such as the A40 and North Circular, conservation areas or Article 4 directions, flats).
- Apply online with a dimensioned drawing, a photo, owner's consent if needed, and the £75 fee.
- An inspector visits; Ealing aims to give an answer within 6 weeks and tells you the cost if approved.
- Get your driveway ready and send photos.
- Ealing arranges construction within 8 weeks once it's happy the garden is ready.
How long it takes
- Decision: aim within 6 weeks.
- Construction within 8 weeks once your front garden is ready for parking.
Size and siting rules
- Front garden at least 4.2 m deep and 2.4 m wide (3.8 m deep if the frontage is over 6.5 m wide).
- Standard dropped kerb 2.4 m wide; up to 4.8 m if shared with a neighbour.
- Not possible across a grass verge more than 3 m wide.
Good to know
- Council tenants need permission from their housing office.
Ready to apply in Ealing?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Apply for a dropped kerb (Ealing) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Brent Council: £126 total council fees, council builds
- Hillingdon Council: £164 total council fees, council builds
- 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): Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow.
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)