Driveways and dropped kerbs in Wealden
668 applications since 2020. 412 approved and 90 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 | 85 | 37 | 9 |
| 2025 | 115 | 73 | 15 |
| 2024 | 92 | 57 | 13 |
| 2023 | 100 | 57 | 17 |
| 2022 | 103 | 62 | 15 |
| 2021 | 98 | 69 | 15 |
| 2020 | 75 | 57 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Hill Architectural Services Ltd | 9 | 10 |
| Draft 2 Design Ltd | 4 | 6 |
| Richardson Architecture Ltd | 4 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 89 | 2 | about 1 in 46 |
| Lewes | 124 | 15 | about 1 in 9 |
| Mid Sussex | 307 | 38 | about 1 in 9 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 334 | 33 | about 1 in 11 |