Dropped kerbs in Hillingdon Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Hillingdon Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Hillingdon: Applying for a dropped kerb
Who builds dropped kerbs in Hillingdon?
Hillingdon says the council is required to construct the crossover at the applicant's expense. Successful applicants get an estimate based on the council's schedule of rates with its term contractor, who builds crossovers on the council's behalf.
You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon?
Homeowner application fee: £164. Non-refundable administration fee for resident applications (£180 for non-residents), even if refused.
Total council fees: £164 (plus the council's price for building it).
Building it: Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon with the calculator
How to apply in Hillingdon
- Read the Domestic Vehicle Footway Crossover Policy; get planning permission first if you live on a classified road.
- Apply online and pay the £164 administration fee.
- Hillingdon aims to reply within 10 to 15 working days.
- If successful, sign and return the agreement form with full payment (the estimate is valid 90 days).
- The crossover is added to the works programme; the aim is to build within 8 weeks of payment.
How long it takes
- Reply within 10 to 15 working days (aim).
- Estimate valid for 90 days.
- Construction aim: within 8 weeks of payment.
Size and siting rules
- Hardstanding at least 4.8 m deep at 90 degrees to the road (absolute minimum 3.8 m for smaller cars; 3.2 m deep if 9 m wide).
- Single crossover at least 2.4 m wide; up to 5 m or 50% of the frontage.
- At least 1 m from lamp columns or street furniture.
Good to know
- Don't start work on your property until you have a firm quote, have returned the acceptance form and have written permission.
- Refusals can be appealed in two stages.
Ready to apply in Hillingdon?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Hillingdon: Applying for a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Buckinghamshire Council: £520.38 total council fees, any qualified contractor
- Ealing Council: £75 total council fees, council builds
- Hertfordshire County Council: £139 total council fees, council builds
- Surrey County Council: £383 total council fees, council's own list only
Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Slough, Harrow, Hounslow.
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)