Dropped kerbs in Hammersmith & Fulham Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 4 October 2026.

Homeowner application fee£660Fee shown on Hammersmith and Fulham's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£660No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Hammersmith & Fulham: Applying for a vehicle crossover

Who builds dropped kerbs in Hammersmith and Fulham?

Hammersmith & Fulham inspects the site, consults the utility companies and sends an estimate based on its approved contractors' schedule of rates. Once you've paid the full deposit, the works are programmed with the council's term contractor.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham?

Homeowner application fee: £660. Non-refundable application fee, included in the estimate, covering processing your application and supervising the construction.

Total council fees: £660 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham with the calculator

How to apply in Hammersmith and Fulham

Check whether you need planning permission; if not, complete parts B1 and B2 of the application form.
The council inspects and measures the site.
Utility companies are consulted (on average six weeks) and you get an estimate including the £660 fee.
Pay the full amount; works are normally completed within six weeks of the payment clearing.

How long it takes

Utility company replies: about six weeks on average.
Works normally within six weeks of payment clearing.

Good to know

Crossovers won't be approved within 10m of a junction, zigzag markings or crossing points, opposite a junction, if a healthy street tree must go, or if a parking bay would be lost where parking stress is high.

Ready to apply in Hammersmith and Fulham?

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

Hammersmith & Fulham: Applying for a vehicle crossover Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Brent Council: £126 total council fees, council builds
Ealing Council: £75 total council fees, council builds
London Borough of Hounslow: Not published, council builds

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Kensington and Chelsea (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)).

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
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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 4 October 2026)