Driveways and dropped kerbs in Tonbridge
890 applications since 2020. 356 approved and 62 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 105 | 37 | 2 |
| 2025 | 114 | 52 | 7 |
| 2024 | 139 | 65 | 13 |
| 2023 | 128 | 43 | 11 |
| 2022 | 140 | 54 | 14 |
| 2021 | 140 | 52 | 11 |
| 2020 | 124 | 53 | 4 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesham | 1,256 | 589 | about 1 in 3 |
| Medway | 516 | 62 | about 1 in 9 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 334 | 33 | about 1 in 11 |