Dropped kerbs in Richmond upon Thames Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

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

Homeowner application fee£295Fee shown on Richmond upon Thames's pages on 4 Oct 2026

Total council fees£295No other council fees published. Building it costs extra.

Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it

Decision timeNot published

Permission valid forQuote valid for 3 months

Richmond: Apply for a dropped kerb

Who builds dropped kerbs in Richmond upon Thames?

Richmond checks your application with its trees, planning, traffic, lighting and parking teams, visits the site and sends a quote. Once your hard standing is complete you pay, and its contractor schedules the work.

You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames?

Homeowner application fee: £295. Non-refundable application charge for the initial assessment and checks. If approved, a £674.50 administration charge is included in the quote.

Total council fees: £295 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Richmond says the average cost is between £2,500 and £3,000.

Estimate your total for Richmond upon Thames with the calculator

How to apply in Richmond upon Thames

Apply online (or ask trafficandengineering@richmond.gov.uk for a paper form) and pay £295.
Pre-assessment checks take about 4 weeks; an officer's site assessment follows (7 working days).
If approved you receive a quotation, valid for 3 months.
Pay once the hard standing is complete; scheduling can take up to 6 weeks and building 3-5 days.

How long it takes

Pre-assessment about 4 weeks; assessment 7 working days.
Up to 6 weeks to schedule after payment; 3-5 days to build.

Ready to apply in Richmond upon Thames?

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

Richmond: Apply for a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist

Nearby councils

London Borough of Hounslow: Not published, council builds
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames: £183.86 total council fees, council builds
Wandsworth Council: £299 total council fees, council builds
Surrey County Council: £383 total council fees, council's own list only

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 4 October 2026)