Apply for a vehicle crossing (dropped kerb)

A vehicle crossing is a ramp from a driveway onto a road. Vehicle crossings are also known as dropped kerbs.

We can install vehicle crossings for any resident who meets the eligibility criteria. We can also widen existing crossings or move them.

If we approve your application, our contractor will carry out the work. Our contractors are the only ones approved to do this. It is an offence for anyone else to do this work without our permission.

Vehicle crossings are for domestic vehicle use only (standard cars). You will need to contact us if you need a crossing for heavier vehicles or building works.

Before you apply

Before making your application:

Apply for a vehicle crossing

Footway Improvement Schemes – Discounted Vehicle Crossings

Each year, the London Borough of Harrow undertakes footway improvement schemes across the borough. Roads are selected based on their condition, following annual footway condition surveys carried out between October and December.  The survey results help determine which roads will be included in the Footway Improvement Programme for the following financial year. The programme is usually confirmed in April each year.
 
If your property is on a road included in the Footway Improvement Programme, you may be eligible for a discounted vehicle crossing or vehicle crossing extension as part of the scheme. Before works start, the Council will deliver information leaflets to all affected residents, including details of how to apply for a vehicle crossing or vehicle crossing extension.

How do I check if my road is included in the Footway Improvement Programme?

Please contact the Vehicle Crossing Team, who will be able to advise if your road is included in the Footway Improvement Programme for this financial year.
 

The Council aims to deliver the Footway Improvement Programme as planned, however it reserves the right to amend, defer, add, or remove schemes at any time to reflect changing priorities, funding availability, operational requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Will the discounted rate apply for the rest of the financial year, if the Footway Improvement Scheme has already been implemented?

No, the discounted rate only applies during the Footway Improvement Scheme period. Any applications received after the advertised deadline (which is included on the leaflet to residents) will be priced without the discount applied.

 

Vehicle crossings officer

Address: PO Box 1362
Harrow
HA3 3RL

Telephone: 020 8416 8783.