Driveways and dropped kerbs in Enfield
1,208 applications since 2019. 679 approved and 433 refused. Refused: about 1 in 3 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 | 149 | 74 | 36 |
| 2025 | 161 | 109 | 48 |
| 2024 | 135 | 79 | 52 |
| 2023 | 126 | 67 | 50 |
| 2022 | 130 | 79 | 37 |
| 2021 | 165 | 90 | 69 |
| 2020 | 179 | 103 | 64 |
| 2019 | 163 | 78 | 77 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 917 | 245 | about 1 in 5 |
| Broxbourne | 277 | 84 | about 1 in 4 |
| Epping Forest | 0 | 0 | none |
| Haringey | 454 | 280 | about 1 in 3 |
| Hertsmere | 249 | 97 | about 1 in 4 |
| Waltham Forest | 111 | 65 | about 1 in 3 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 467 | 110 | about 1 in 5 |