Driveways and dropped kerbs in Bath
2,406 applications since 1996. 1,328 approved and 360 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 86 | 38 | 2 |
| 2025 | 100 | 56 | 4 |
| 2024 | 86 | 42 | 9 |
| 2023 | 121 | 66 | 10 |
| 2022 | 131 | 63 | 10 |
| 2021 | 118 | 65 | 7 |
| 2020 | 103 | 62 | 11 |
| 2019 | 116 | 68 | 9 |
| 2018 | 140 | 84 | 12 |
| 2017 | 126 | 67 | 18 |
| 2016 | 106 | 57 | 8 |
| 2015 | 104 | 50 | 14 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset | 450 | 112 | about 1 in 5 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |