Apply for a vehicle crossing (dropped kerb)

Application fees and construction costs

The fees for the application are:

  • Standard application fee: £132.30 (non-refundable)
  • Fast track application fee: £331.20 (non-refundable)

Fast track guarantees a survey to be undertaken and a decision given within ten working days of receipt of payment. It does not affect the construction time of your vehicle crossing.

Footway reconstruction crossings

If the council is already reconstructing the pavement in your street then a reduced rate applies. For further details please email highways@harrow.gov.uk or call 020 8416 8783.

Construction costs

As all crossings are unique, we will send you a detailed quotation specific to your property once we receive your application fee. Most crossings will cost between £130 and £180 per square metre

Possible additional costs

An additional charge is required when access covers are within the area of works:

  • Large chamber (for example manhole cover) £71
  • Small chamber (for example water valve cover) £36

Tree root trial excavation

A one off cost of £150 is required if your proposed crossing is closer than four times the circumference of any street tree

Relocation of lamp post or street furniture

The cost of any required alterations will be estimated on an individual basis. In most instances the cost will be between £1000 and £2000.