Driveways and dropped kerbs in Kirklees
390 applications since 2020. 260 approved and 47 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 71 | 36 | 3 |
| 2025 | 53 | 40 | 4 |
| 2024 | 62 | 44 | 9 |
| 2023 | 69 | 51 | 8 |
| 2022 | 47 | 27 | 10 |
| 2021 | 61 | 45 | 8 |
| 2020 | 27 | 17 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 350 | 63 | about 1 in 7 |
| Calderdale | 69 | 36 | about 1 in 3 |
| Leeds | 1,054 | 240 | about 1 in 5 |
| Oldham | 95 | 29 | about 1 in 4 |
| Peak District | 103 | 21 | about 1 in 6 |
| Wakefield | 351 | 48 | about 1 in 8 |