Driveways and dropped kerbs in Westminster
245 applications since 2019. 155 approved and 27 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 33 | 18 | 7 |
| 2025 | 44 | 26 | 4 |
| 2024 | 36 | 28 | 3 |
| 2023 | 25 | 18 | 3 |
| 2022 | 27 | 13 | 2 |
| 2021 | 35 | 27 | 3 |
| 2020 | 19 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 26 | 17 | 3 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | 437 | 209 | about 1 in 3 |
| Camden | 362 | 59 | about 1 in 7 |
| City | 4 | 0 | none |
| Kensington | 176 | 20 | about 1 in 10 |
| Lambeth | 396 | 104 | about 1 in 5 |
| Wandsworth | 357 | 43 | about 1 in 9 |