Driveways and dropped kerbs in Brecon Beacons
180 applications since 2006. 109 approved and 21 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 0 |