A dropped kerb, also known as a 'vehicle crossover', is a lowered section of pavement that allows a vehicle to cross the pavement to access parking on a driveway.
New dropped kerbs across pavements are unlikely to be accepted, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Find information dropped kerb application criteria.
Dropped kerb applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Note: Planning permission to create a driveway on your front garden does not give you automatic permission to build a dropped kerb.
You must NOT drive on or over a pavement to access a property (except in the case of an emergency). Driving across the pavement without a council approved dropped kerb, is illegal and you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Costs
There is a £250 non-refundable application fee.
The fee is not refunded if the application is rejected.
If the application is accepted, you will be required to pay a council approved contractor to construct the dropped kerb. The cost of construction will be quoted on a case by case basis.
How to apply
- Check if your application meets the required criteria
- Download and complete the application form.
- Pay the £250 application fee (details found on form)
Email: droppedkerbapplications@Newham.gov.uk
Include the following attachments:
- completed form
- an accurate, detailed diagram of the proposed crossing
- proof of payment
Download application form (PDF)
What happens next
Once the application and deposit payment has been received:
- The site of the proposed dropped kerb will be inspected. This can take place approximately 60 days from the date of the application.
- You will be sent an email confirming if the application has been approved or rejected.
If the application is approved:
- An engineer will visit the property.
- A quote for the cost of constructing the dropped kerb will be sent by email. This will take approximately 2 weeks.
- If you make the full payment, you will be given the dates when the dropped kerb will be constructed.
- The dropped kerb will then be constructed. This will be approximately 8 to 10 weeks after the application was approved. It will take approximately 1 week to construct the dropped kerb.
- If there are parking bays that need to be changed or yellow lines painted, this will be carried out by the end of the dropped kerb construction. This may take up to a week (weather permitting).
Allow approximately 5 months from application to completion.
