Driveways and dropped kerbs in Cambridge
921 applications since 2020. 476 approved and 89 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 115 | 46 | 1 |
| 2025 | 140 | 94 | 9 |
| 2024 | 108 | 59 | 14 |
| 2023 | 112 | 63 | 14 |
| 2022 | 143 | 75 | 21 |
| 2021 | 170 | 70 | 18 |
| 2020 | 133 | 69 | 12 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Jonas LLP | 10 | 10 |
| Twenty-Nine Architecture Ltd | 6 | 7 |
| Partners in Planning and Architecture | 5 | 7 |
| Chantry Architects Limited | 5 | 6 |
| DCN Architectural Design Ltd | 5 | 5 |
| Navigate Planning Limited | 5 | 5 |
| Pegasus Group | 5 | 5 |
| Cowper Griffith Architects | 4 | 5 |
| Philip Brown Associates Limited | 2 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cambridgeshire | 479 | 93 | about 1 in 6 |