Driveways and dropped kerbs in Sutton
420 applications since 2019. 260 approved and 106 refused. Refused: about 1 in 3 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 | 45 | 28 | 7 |
| 2025 | 53 | 41 | 4 |
| 2024 | 48 | 28 | 11 |
| 2023 | 52 | 29 | 18 |
| 2022 | 43 | 26 | 13 |
| 2021 | 57 | 37 | 15 |
| 2020 | 55 | 35 | 15 |
| 2019 | 67 | 36 | 23 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 2,667 | 676 | about 1 in 5 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 0 | 0 | none |
| Kingston | 340 | 117 | about 1 in 4 |
| Merton | 327 | 41 | about 1 in 9 |
| Reigate | 586 | 86 | about 1 in 8 |