Dropped kerbs in Newham Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Newham Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Dropped kerb application form (Newham)
Who builds dropped kerbs in Newham?
Newham's criteria say all vehicle crossovers must be built by the council, using its own contractor. If approved, you're quoted case by case and pay before construction.
You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Newham 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 Newham?
Homeowner application fee: £300. Non-refundable application fee for a residential property (£1,250 for commercial or industrial), not refunded if the application is rejected.
Total council fees: £300 (plus the council's price for building it).
Building it: Newham 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 Newham with the calculator
How to apply in Newham
- Check the criteria: new dropped kerbs are unlikely to be accepted unless there are exceptional circumstances.
- Apply online with an accurate, detailed diagram and pay £300.
- The site is inspected (approximately 60 days after applying) and you're emailed the decision.
- If approved, an engineer visits and a quote follows in about 2 weeks; pay in full to get construction dates.
- Construction is about 8 to 10 weeks after approval and takes about a week.
How long it takes
- Inspection approximately 60 days after applying.
- Quote in about 2 weeks after approval.
- Allow approximately 5 months from application to completion.
Size and siting rules
- At least 5.5 m between the back of the footway and the nearest point of the property.
- Not within 10 m of a corner or junction.
- Not allowed if it removes a street tree or if a crossover already exists.
Good to know
- Not allowed where it would lose on-street parking in a road with parking stress (a Residents Parking Zone is normally evidence of this).
- Planning consent for a driveway doesn't mean a crossover will be approved.
Ready to apply in Newham?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Dropped kerb application form (Newham) Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Redbridge Council: £830 total council fees, council builds
- Lambeth Council: £546 total council fees, council builds
- London Borough of Havering: £261 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): Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest.
Dropped kerb guides
Sources (official, checked 3 October 2026)