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

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

Homeowner application fee£148Fee shown on Harrow's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£148No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Harrow: Applying for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Harrow?

Only contractors approved by Harrow can carry out the work. After a site visit and safety check, Harrow sends a full written quote and instructions on paying for installation.

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

Homeowner application fee: £148. Non-refundable application fee, covering the site visit and safety check.

Total council fees: £148 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Harrow says most installs cost between £200 and £250 per square metre (the construction fee).

Estimate your total for Harrow with the calculator

How to apply in Harrow

Check you're eligible.
Apply and pay the £148 fee.
Harrow's team checks your driveway and sends a written quote.
Pay the construction fee to have it installed.

Good to know

If your road is in Harrow's improvement programme you can get a discount; a leaflet is delivered before work starts.

Ready to apply in Harrow?

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

Harrow: Applying for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

London Borough of Barnet: £530.41 total council fees, council builds
Brent Council: £126 total council fees, council builds
Ealing Council: £75 total council fees, council builds
Hillingdon Council: £164 total council fees, council builds
Hertfordshire County Council: £139 total council fees, council builds

Dropped kerb guides

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)