Driveways and dropped kerbs in Spelthorne
104 applications since 2023. 67 approved and 21 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 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 | 26 | 11 | 7 |
| 2025 | 32 | 22 | 8 |
| 2024 | 22 | 17 | 4 |
| 2023 | 24 | 17 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 999 | 217 | about 1 in 6 |
| Hillingdon | 1,066 | 235 | about 1 in 6 |
| Hounslow | 1,291 | 571 | about 1 in 3 |
| Richmond | 143 | 80 | about 1 in 3 |
| Runnymede | 300 | 59 | about 1 in 6 |
| Slough | 13 | 2 | about 1 in 8 |
| Windsor | 692 | 220 | about 1 in 4 |