Driveways and dropped kerbs in Barnsley
479 applications since 2005. 350 approved and 63 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 44 | 20 | 2 |
| 2025 | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| 2024 | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| 2023 | 23 | 17 | 1 |
| 2022 | 29 | 21 | 2 |
| 2021 | 30 | 22 | 3 |
| 2020 | 24 | 20 | 4 |
| 2019 | 22 | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| 2017 | 18 | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 | 25 | 17 | 3 |
| 2015 | 29 | 22 | 3 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | 416 | 61 | about 1 in 8 |
| Kirklees | 260 | 47 | about 1 in 7 |
| Peak District | 103 | 21 | about 1 in 6 |
| Wakefield | 351 | 48 | about 1 in 8 |