Driveways and dropped kerbs in Basingstoke
645 applications since 2016. 417 approved and 65 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 | 45 | 19 | 2 |
| 2025 | 68 | 41 | 4 |
| 2024 | 55 | 30 | 4 |
| 2023 | 70 | 37 | 11 |
| 2022 | 51 | 35 | 4 |
| 2021 | 78 | 52 | 4 |
| 2020 | 54 | 40 | 3 |
| 2019 | 56 | 38 | 7 |
| 2018 | 54 | 41 | 11 |
| 2017 | 58 | 41 | 10 |
| 2016 | 56 | 43 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Valley | 242 | 32 | about 1 in 9 |
| Winchester | 227 | 17 | about 1 in 14 |