Driveways and dropped kerbs in Powys
390 applications since 2020. 251 approved and 52 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 | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 39 | 23 | 10 |
| 2024 | 34 | 19 | 6 |
| 2023 | 44 | 27 | 8 |
| 2022 | 70 | 39 | 13 |
| 2021 | 93 | 70 | 5 |
| 2020 | 87 | 68 | 8 |