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

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Lambeth Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.

Homeowner application fee£396Fees shown on Lambeth's pages and 2026/27 utilities search form, checked 3 Oct 2026

Total council fees£546Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.

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Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forNot published

Apply for permission to construct a dropped kerb (Lambeth)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Lambeth?

Lambeth builds the dropped kerb. If the site is approved, you get a written quote and must pay in full before construction begins.

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

Homeowner application fee: £396. £396 non-refundable fee for the highway area engineer's inspection, paid when you apply. After planning permission or a Certificate of Lawfulness, a £150 utilities search fee (2026/27 form).

Utilities search fee: £150

Total council fees: £546 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Lambeth 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 Lambeth with the calculator

How to apply in Lambeth

Apply for permission as the owner, with a drawing of the position, and pay the £396 inspection fee; a highway area engineer visits.
With a positive answer, get a Certificate of Lawfulness or full planning permission from the planning team.
Send the utilities search form and pay £150; the council checks whether utility apparatus needs moving (at your cost).
If approved, you get a written quote; pay in full and prepare your driveway before construction.

Size and siting rules

Parking space at least 2.4 m wide by 4.8 m deep.
Maximum crossover width 4 m.
On traffic-sensitive roads you must be able to turn and leave in forward gear.

Ready to apply in Lambeth?

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

Apply for permission to construct a dropped kerb (Lambeth) Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

Croydon Council: £163.60 total council fees, council builds
Wandsworth Council: £299 total council fees, council builds
Newham Council: £300 total council fees, council builds

Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Bromley, Merton, Southwark.

Dropped kerb guides

Dropped kerb cost
Council fees compared, plus a cost calculator How to apply, step by step
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 3 October 2026)