Driveways and dropped kerbs in Rossendale
128 applications since 2020. 84 approved and 18 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 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 29 | 14 | 10 |
| 2022 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| 2021 | 26 | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 | 16 | 10 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 28 | 6 | about 1 in 6 |
| Bury | 165 | 21 | about 1 in 9 |
| Calderdale | 69 | 36 | about 1 in 3 |
| Hyndburn | 178 | 43 | about 1 in 5 |
| Rochdale | 141 | 51 | about 1 in 4 |