Dropped kerb · Enfield

Enfield dropped kerb: cost, rules and application

Check the main Enfield planning, tree and highway constraints before paying the borough's vehicle-crossing fee.

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Known fixed fees

£301.00

£301.00 application stage.

Before construction, planning and site-specific extras.

What the checker tests

Main-road and Transport for London route
Flat, commercial and heritage planning triggers
Street trees, furniture, bays and drainage
Parking dimensions are sent to Enfield for confirmation rather than guessed

Planning position

Main roads, listed buildings, some conservation-area work, flats and impermeable front gardens can require planning permission. The A10 and A406 are controlled by Transport for London.

Cost notes

£301 non-refundable application fee
Standard construction is £339 per square metre
Qualifying planned footway works are £271 per square metre; traffic-sensitive streets add £52 per square metre
Tree, parking-order and street-furniture changes can add separate charges

Practical answers

Common Enfield dropped-kerb questions

How much is the Enfield application?

The known fixed council stage is £301.00. This is the application stage only. Construction, planning and site-specific work are not included.

What parking space is required?

Main-road and Transport for London route. Other layout and safety rules still apply, so passing the dimensions alone does not guarantee approval.

Is planning permission needed?

Main roads, listed buildings, some conservation-area work, flats and impermeable front gardens can require planning permission. The A10 and A406 are controlled by Transport for London.

How do I apply?

Run the postcode checker first, resolve any warnings, then use the linked official application guidance. The authority will make the final decision after assessing the site.

Quote-ready

Compare contractors on the same scope

Ask each contractor to price the approved dimensions, highway specification, permits, traffic management, drainage, waste removal, VAT, exclusions, warranty and defect correction.

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Check whether the driveway surface itself may need planning permission →

Official sources

Check before paying

Rules and charges change. The council remains responsible for the final decision and quotation.

Sources last checked: 21 September 2026. This page is independent guidance, not permission or professional planning advice.