Driveways and dropped kerbs in Basildon
382 applications since 2016. 231 approved and 88 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 here, about 1 in 5 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 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 | 31 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 41 | 24 | 4 |
| 2024 | 45 | 27 | 8 |
| 2023 | 32 | 21 | 9 |
| 2022 | 26 | 15 | 10 |
| 2021 | 30 | 20 | 5 |
| 2020 | 27 | 9 | 14 |
| 2019 | 30 | 20 | 7 |
| 2018 | 36 | 28 | 7 |
| 2017 | 39 | 25 | 6 |
| 2016 | 45 | 28 | 15 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 1,012 | 294 | about 1 in 4 |
| Castle Point | 139 | 66 | about 1 in 3 |
| Rochford | 115 | 73 | about 1 in 3 |
| Thurrock | 259 | 86 | about 1 in 4 |