Driveways and dropped kerbs in Redbridge
215 applications since 2018. 102 approved and 96 refused. Refused: about 1 in 2 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 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
| 2021 | 48 | 27 | 19 |
| 2020 | 28 | 10 | 18 |
| 2019 | 68 | 27 | 35 |
| 2018 | 18 | 8 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham | 60 | 8 | about 1 in 9 |
| Epping Forest | 0 | 0 | none |
| Havering | 835 | 181 | about 1 in 6 |
| Newham | 57 | 17 | about 1 in 4 |
| Waltham Forest | 111 | 65 | about 1 in 3 |