Dropped kerbs in Royal Borough of Greenwich: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Royal Borough of Greenwich, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.
Royal Greenwich: Apply for a dropped kerb (online form)
Who builds dropped kerbs in Greenwich?
Royal Greenwich inspects your site; if it's approved you pay the rest of the published price later, and the council installs the dropped kerb.
You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Greenwich 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 Greenwich?
Homeowner application fee: £133. Non-refundable inspection fee, paid when you apply.
Total council fees: £133 (plus the council's price for building it).
Building it: Greenwich's published price for a residential dropped kerb is £3,034 plus the £133 inspection fee; a 300mm extension is £274.
Estimate your total for Greenwich with the calculator
How to apply in Greenwich
- Check the criteria: a solid driveway at least 2.5 metres wide and 4.8 metres long (5.8 metres in front of the main entrance).
- Apply online and pay the £133 inspection fee (council tenants need Housing's permission first).
- If approved, pay the rest of the fee; quotations are valid for 3 months.
Size and siting rules
- Driveway at least 2.5 metres wide and 4.8 metres long (5.8 metres if in front of the main entrance).
Ready to apply in Greenwich?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Royal Greenwich: Apply for a dropped kerb (online form) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- London Borough of Bexley: £1,733 total council fees, council builds
- London Borough of Bromley: £350 total council fees, council builds
- Lewisham Council: Not published, council builds