Dropped Kerb Guide

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

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

Homeowner application fee£475Fee shown on Waltham Forest's pages on 4 Oct 2026
Total council fees£875Application fee plus other published council fees. Building it costs extra.
Who builds itCouncil buildsThe council builds it
Decision timeNot published
Permission valid forNot published

Waltham Forest: Dropped kerbs

Who builds dropped kerbs in Waltham Forest?

Waltham Forest deals with requests to install or extend crossovers as highway authority. If approved it gives you a quotation for the works, and every applicant must sign a conditional legal agreement before construction.

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

Homeowner application fee: £475. Non-refundable application fee, paid by the payment link in the application. It doesn't include planning fees.

Legal agreement: £400

Total council fees: £875 (plus the council's price for building it).

Building it: Waltham Forest charges construction at £600 per square metre.

Estimate your total for Waltham Forest with the calculator

How to apply in Waltham Forest

  1. Read the vehicle crossover policy, guidance, legal agreement and FAQs.
  2. Apply and pay the £475 fee through the payment link.
  3. If approved, you get a quotation (construction at £600 per square metre).
  4. Sign the conditional legal agreement (£400) before construction.

Ready to apply in Waltham Forest?

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

Waltham Forest: Dropped kerbs Eligibility checker Printable checklist

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Sources (official, checked 4 October 2026)