Driveways and dropped kerbs in Peterborough
99 applications since 2020. 54 approved and 23 refused. Refused: about 1 in 3 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 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 22 | 14 | 5 |
| 2020 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenland | 766 | 126 | about 1 in 7 |
| Huntingdonshire | 1,245 | 166 | about 1 in 9 |
| South Holland | 131 | 7 | about 1 in 20 |
| South Kesteven | 212 | 27 | about 1 in 9 |