Driveways and dropped kerbs in Swindon
189 applications since 2020. 107 approved and 22 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 | 20 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 28 | 15 | 4 |
| 2024 | 38 | 14 | 2 |
| 2023 | 25 | 15 | 6 |
| 2022 | 25 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | 30 | 24 | 3 |
| 2020 | 23 | 14 | 4 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold | 705 | 52 | about 1 in 15 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |