Driveways and dropped kerbs in Kingston
469 applications since 2019. 297 approved and 113 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 | 45 | 25 | 9 |
| 2025 | 42 | 34 | 7 |
| 2024 | 82 | 47 | 24 |
| 2023 | 67 | 31 | 26 |
| 2022 | 88 | 66 | 14 |
| 2021 | 65 | 44 | 16 |
| 2020 | 46 | 26 | 12 |
| 2019 | 34 | 24 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 999 | 217 | about 1 in 6 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 0 | 0 | none |
| Merton | 327 | 41 | about 1 in 9 |
| Mole Valley | 1,421 | 415 | about 1 in 4 |
| Richmond | 143 | 80 | about 1 in 3 |
| Sutton | 428 | 116 | about 1 in 5 |
| Wandsworth | 357 | 43 | about 1 in 9 |