Driveways and dropped kerbs in Caerphilly
283 applications since 2016. 149 approved and 44 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 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 | 35 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 39 | 11 | 5 |
| 2024 | 24 | 10 | 8 |
| 2023 | 19 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022 | 26 | 15 | 8 |
| 2021 | 30 | 15 | 11 |
| 2020 | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| 2019 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 | 26 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 17 | 2 |
| 2016 | 25 | 16 | 1 |