Driveways and dropped kerbs in Nottingham

All of Nottingham

172 applications since 2020. 97 approved and 9 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 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

YearApplicationsApprovedRefused
202625120
202527142
202429170
202327182
20221574
202121120
202028171

Neighbouring councils

CouncilApprovedRefusedHow often
Ashfield 389 83 about 1 in 6
Broxtowe 199 15 about 1 in 14
Gedling 165 25 about 1 in 8
Rushcliffe 196 28 about 1 in 8

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