Driveways and dropped kerbs in Torridge
96 applications since 2020. 72 approved and 14 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 13 | 3 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Devon | 172 | 18 | about 1 in 11 |
| North Devon | 1 | 0 | none |
| South West Devon | 65 | 17 | about 1 in 5 |