Driveways and dropped kerbs in New Forest (Park)
119 applications since 2021. 86 approved and 12 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 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 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 18 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 39 | 30 | 4 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCP | 5,130 | 1,617 | about 1 in 4 |
| Test Valley | 242 | 32 | about 1 in 9 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |