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A footway crossing (drop kerb or dropped kerb) is where the pavement gets lowered so that you can drive onto your driveway or front garden.

Please note that we do not construct your driveway or front garden. We provide the footway crossing only.

Before you apply you must check each of the following three things:

1. You may need planning permission

First of all you must check to see if the road you live on is on the property list (PDF 38kb)

If your road is on the list then you need planning permission (PDF 465kb)
If your property isn't on the list then please read on.

2. Is there a tree or street light in the way?

If there is a tree or street light in the way please show this on the form. We will then inspect and see whether the tree or street light can be moved or not.

3. Your driveway/front garden should be porous

There is somewhere for rain water to drain from your driveway (and not onto the pavement or highway). Your driveway/front garden needs to be constructed of materials that can absorb - be 'porous' or divert water. Here are some examples:

flowerbeds
grass verges
gravel
chippings

If your front garden does not have any of the above then this could result in the refusal of the footway crossing. If you are unsure you can contact the Customer Contact Centre.

Apply

To apply, make sure you have read the information above to check your eligibility. You will need to complete the application form below:

Download an application (PDF 64kb)
Collect a form from the One Stop Shop at Lynton House
By Post, contact the Customer Contact Centre

Payment details

All application forms have to be processed and someone will come out to visit the site. Therefore, we require a payment of £65 which you will pay when you send us your completed application form. If you do not pay us, your application form will not get processed.

If you decide to go ahead then the £65 deposit will be deducted from the final bill for the footway crossing. If you decide not to go ahead or we are unable to proceed then the £65 will not be refunded.

The payment can be by cheque, made payable to the London Borough of Redbridge and attached to the application form or by credit/debit card by contacting the Customer Contact Centre on 020 8708 5000.

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