Driveways and dropped kerbs in Stroud
323 applications since 2020. 209 approved and 42 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 | 38 | 14 | 8 |
| 2025 | 44 | 30 | 5 |
| 2024 | 44 | 29 | 6 |
| 2023 | 55 | 36 | 6 |
| 2022 | 40 | 26 | 7 |
| 2021 | 61 | 47 | 3 |
| 2020 | 41 | 27 | 7 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold | 705 | 52 | about 1 in 15 |
| Forest of Dean | 395 | 97 | about 1 in 5 |