Driveways and dropped kerbs in Malvern Hills
1,545 applications since 1976. 999 approved and 197 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 28 | 12 | 4 |
| 2025 | 50 | 38 | 5 |
| 2024 | 31 | 17 | 8 |
| 2023 | 37 | 23 | 5 |
| 2022 | 30 | 22 | 2 |
| 2021 | 44 | 33 | 3 |
| 2020 | 28 | 22 | 3 |
| 2019 | 30 | 19 | 6 |
| 2018 | 32 | 21 | 7 |
| 2017 | 42 | 28 | 9 |
| 2016 | 38 | 22 | 6 |
| 2015 | 38 | 29 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest of Dean | 395 | 97 | about 1 in 5 |
| Worcester | 82 | 7 | about 1 in 13 |
| Wychavon | 236 | 24 | about 1 in 11 |
| Wyre Forest | 92 | 18 | about 1 in 6 |