Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application fee£250Fee shown on Islington's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£950Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Islington: Vehicle crossover application guidance notes (PDF)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Islington?

Islington's highways officers assess requests to construct a vehicle crossover; the council builds approved crossovers and tells you the construction cost with its conditional approval.

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

Homeowner application fee: £250. Non-refundable application fee covering a highways officer's site visit; it's redeemable against the cost of the crossover if you go ahead.

Parking bay consultation (if a bay is affected): £700

Total council fees: £950 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Islington 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 Islington with the calculator

How to apply in Islington

  1. Read the vehicle crossover application guidance notes.
  2. Apply and pay the £250 deposit (cheque or BACS).
  3. If a parking bay is affected, pay the £700 consultation fee.
  4. Pay the construction cost given with your conditional approval.

Good to know

Ready to apply in Islington?

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

Islington: Vehicle crossover application guidance notes (PDF) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)