Driveways and dropped kerbs in Yorkshire Dales
100 applications since 2020. 63 approved and 8 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 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 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 | 16 | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | 14 | 11 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 741 | 39 | about 1 in 20 |
| Westmorland and Furness | 2 | 0 | none |