Driveways and dropped kerbs in Thanet
557 applications since 2016. 435 approved and 60 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 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 | 38 | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 | 83 | 62 | 7 |
| 2024 | 74 | 58 | 11 |
| 2023 | 65 | 55 | 7 |
| 2022 | 52 | 42 | 4 |
| 2021 | 46 | 41 | 1 |
| 2020 | 54 | 44 | 5 |
| 2019 | 38 | 30 | 7 |
| 2018 | 41 | 32 | 8 |
| 2017 | 37 | 28 | 7 |
| 2016 | 29 | 25 | 2 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Invent Architecture Ltd | 6 | 11 |
| KUDOS Architectural Design & Surveying | 5 | 5 |
| Rebus Planning Solutions | 5 | 5 |
| SAXON Architects | 4 | 5 |
| Urban Surveying & Design Ltd | 3 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 701 | 149 | about 1 in 6 |