Driveways and dropped kerbs in Ards and North Down
258 applications since 2016. 206 approved and 7 refused. Refused: about 1 in 30 here, about 1 in 5 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- A new or replacement hard surface in front of the house over 5 square metres must be porous, or drain to a lawn or border within the property
- A new access onto a minor road is only permitted alongside other permitted works; onto a classified or trunk road it needs permission
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 34 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 26 | 24 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 | 18 | 1 |
| 2021 | 24 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 21 | 1 |
| 2019 | 22 | 20 | 2 |
| 2018 | 21 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 16 | 0 |