Driveways and dropped kerbs in Shetlands
60 applications since 2020. 37 approved and 4 refused. Refused: about 1 in 10 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 | 24 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 0 |