Dropped Kerb planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused
24,308 real decisions from 307 UK councils. See what actually gets approved, what gets refused, and why — so you don’t waste thousands on drawings for something your council will reject.
Last updated: June 2026
79.7%
approval rate across 24,308 decisions
That means roughly 1 in 5 dropped kerb applications are refused — often due to avoidable design issues.
24,308
Decisions
19,366
Approved
4,942
Refused
307
Councils
Dropped kerb applications create new vehicle access to a property. Approval depends on highway safety, visibility splays, and whether the property has adequate off-street parking space.
What these results show
• Dropped kerbs have a lower approval rate than most people expect — highway safety concerns are taken seriously.
• Proximity to junctions, pedestrian crossings, and bus stops are common refusal reasons.
• You typically need enough off-street space for a full vehicle — hardstanding for just the front wheels isn’t enough.
• Some councils have blanket policies against new crossovers on classified roads.
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Real dropped kerb decisions
Real examples showing what works — and what gets refused. Use the filters to compare approved and refused applications.
Approved
Re-Positioning Vehicular Access, Erection Of Detached Garage, Replace Glazed Door And Screen To Bi-fold Door, Enlarge Existing Window To French Doors, Installation Of Replacement Roof, Replacement Rooflight And 3 No. Additional Roof Lights
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Demolition of the existing building and the construction of a two-storey plus lower ground and roof space detached building with to provide 6 self-contained flats, together with the provision of lightwells at the front, refuse/recycling storage, associated landscaping works, removal of vehicular acc
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
Refused
Application to delete condition 12 (BNG) of planning permission Ref: DM2025/00587 for the 'Demolition of existing building and erection of six dwellings, three 3 storey dwellings and three two storey dwellings with accommodation within the roof space, together with refuse storage and parking, a deta
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Non-material amendment to previous permission S/15/0230 regarding demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 1 no. replacement dwelling, detached garage and construction of new vehicular access.
Approved
Erection of end of terrace 3 bedroom, 5 occupant dwelling adjoining existing house with new vehicular access and parking.
Approved
T1 Phillyrea - Raise crown to 3m above ground level for vehicular access
Refused
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY FRONT/REAR EXTENSIONS AND ERECTION OF TWO STOREY FRONT/REAR AND PART SINGLE/ PART TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONS WITH LOFT CONVERSION INCLUDING REAR DORMER AND ROOF ALTERATIONS TO CREATE HABITABLE ACCOMMODATION, ALTERATIONS TO FENESTRATION, RELOCATION AND ALTERATIONS
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Erection of 2m high boundary fence with vehicular access gates onto Lamont Drive, formation of parking area, erection of metal shed, formation of 2 no. covered areas and a bin storage area
25/0197/FUMOPDC
Refused
Demolition of existing community building and redevelopment of site to provide a 28 storey building comprising 418 co-living accommodation rooms (sui generis) with 1,747 sqm (GIA) of co-living amenity floorspace, 830 sqm (GIA) of community use floorspace (Class F), and associated plant space, landsc
Refused
Section 73 Application for Variation of condition 16 (to allow"timber effect" uPVC Windows instead of timber framed windows) pursuant to application for Application 19/504831/FULL for Redevelopment of the site for the erection of 11 dwellings, to include the demolition of the existing agricultural b
Approved
ARTICLE 10 CONSULTATION - EXTENSION OF TIME FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION 06/53550/OUT FOR 72 HOUSES AND 8 APARTMENTS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING VEHICULAR ACCESS
Approved
T1 (Apple) - Remove (as well as neighbouring Apple tree - T1a) - are in the proposed drivewayT8 (Horse Chestnut) - Raise crown to 5m - for vehicular accessT15 (Sycamore) - Reduce canopy by 2m - to provide access for construction / make the canopies more balancedT16 (Lime) - Reduce canopy by 2m - to
16/00172/DIS
Approved
Application for discharge of details reserved by Condition 2 (materials) of planning permission reference 14/01184/FUL (Redevelopment of the site, erection of a part 6-storey and part 8-storey building (including lower ground floor level) to provide a Student Hall of Residence (358 bedrooms) with as
25/00141/FUL
Approved
Single storey temporary building, formation of vehicular access from Forthside Way (east) and parking area for long wheel base van, and formation of 2 accessible parking spaces to roadway on Forthside Way (west)
▸ Accessibility needs strengthen the case for approval.
Approved
Single storey temporary building, formation of vehicular access from Forthside Way (east) and parking area for long wheel base van, and formation of 2 accessible parking spaces to roadway on Forthside Way (west)
▸ Accessibility needs strengthen the case for approval.
Approved
Refurbishment and reconfiguration comprising new yard layout, part demolition of existing warehouse, revised external storage arrangement, re-opening of former vehicular access including associated boundary fencing and gates, revised car parking, servicing arrangements and associated works.
Approved
Formation of a new vehicular access and construction of a detached double garage
Approved
Subdivision of existing single industrial unit into five separate units, external works include installation of new cladding to walls, roof, new pedestrian, vehicular access doors to serve each unit and internal works include reconfiguring to form five self-contained units through construction of ne
120568
Approved
Redevelopment and extension of Mile End School to 37 residentialunits with associated car parking and landscaping. Alteration of the vehicular access on Beechgrove Place. Demolition of the single storey toilet block extensions, outdoor shelter and the stand alone dinnerhut.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
2015/0993
Approved
Comprehensive redevelopment comprising a retail led mixed use scheme to include demolition of existing buildings and associated structures, the closure and alteration of highways, engineering works and construction of new buildings and structures to provide retail, restaurants and office floorspace
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Approved
Extend the existing dropped kerb by 3200 mm to allow vehicle access
Refused
Change of use of building to dwelling; construction of single-storey extension; construction of vehicular access, formation of road and parking area
Refused
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to consent 16/01024/FUL (installation of first floor window at the gable elevation, plan number 15044-005-A/1) - Proposed alterations and extensions to existing dwellinghouse to create first floor accommodation to include dormer windows, roof lights, attached garage,
09/00456/PIPCA
Refused
Erection of house, installation of foul drainage treatment plant and soakaway, formation of vehicular access. (outline) demolition of existing ruinous house.
23/00456/FUL
Refused
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a part 12, part 34 storey building (plus basement) for a mixed-use development comprising 700 student accommodation rooms (Sui Generis), 801sqm workspace (Class E), a new public house consisting of 177sqm (Sui Generis) with ha
Refused
Erection of detached chalet bungalow in rear garden of No.127 Hertford Road with vehicular access from Walsham Close
Refused
Planning Application - Erection of a detached dwelling and new vehicular access.
Refused
Erection of new detached dwelling, additional vehicular access and alterations to driveway with new garage for 88 Gathurst Lane, following demolition of existing garage
Approved
23/00564/FUL - Condition 3 - Vehicular Access Treatment (discharge of condition)
20/03297/MPO
Approved
Alterations to main stand to form new upper deck and front deck and formation of vehicular accesses and car parking areas - Modification of Planning Obligation relating to planning consent ref. 89/03823/DC
20/00519
Approved
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed vehicular access
Approved
Formation of a new vehicular access off Ash Tree Rise and pedestrian route alter
Approved
Alterations to store room to allow vehicular access into courtyard, installation of double doors and relocation of 2 parking spaces
Approved
Regulation 3 planning application (application on behalf of Suffolk County Council) - development of a new 18-24 pupil place Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) unit with associated external works and infrastructure including new vehicular access off Lady Miriam Way
Approved
Fell 1 no. Willow; and draw back crown over vehicular access of 1 no. Laburnum - trees protected by TPO 1/1970
Approved
Erection of no.1 detached dwellinghouse with creation of a vehicular access from Common Edge Road, associated car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment
Approved
The creation of a dropped curb, vehicle crossover and removal of on street parking together with the redesign of the front garden including the replacement of hard standing with planting and permeable surfacing for the reinstatement of a parking...
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Details pursuant to Conditions 3 (Construction Logistics Plan), 4 (Levels), 5 (Fire Safety Statement), 7 (Materials for external surfaces), 9 (Cycle storage), 10 (Bin storage) and 11 (Vehicle crossovers) attached to planning reference PL/1442/25...
Approved
Mixed use development comprising residential units (Class C3) and commercial floorspace (Class E) together with vehicular access off Bardell Terrace, vehicle (including on site and on street spaces) and cycle parking provision, private amenity space, landscaping, engineering works, public realm, and
Approved
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed vehicular access
Approved
Outline planning application, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except for means of access, for the erection of up to 75no. dwellings, public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage system and engineering works, with vehicular access off Ladymead Lane
Approved
Details of conditions 5 and 6 of 2018/0847 - (5) Vehicular access and (6) Materials
Approved
Discharge of Condition 3 (dropped kerb) of Planning Consent 21/0291/PP (Extension)
Approved
Minor pavement works, including pedestrian crossing and dropped kerbs
Approved
Alterations to main stand to form new upper deck and front deck and formation of vehicular accesses and car parking areas - Modification of Planning Obligation relating to planning consent ref. 89/03823/DC
Refused
Installation of a dropped kerb to form new entrance and driveway and formation of vehicle crossing.
2021/0168/DET
Refused
Erection of 8No. Holiday Lodges and Plant/Storage Building, Formation of Vehicular Access, Parking and Turning Areas, Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant and Surface Water Soakaways
Refused
Erection of 1 no. three bed self-build dwelling with a detached garage/store, hard standing, landscaping and provision of a new vehicular access with entrance gates and wall
Refused
Demolition of existing dwelling, ancillary annex and outbuilding and erection of replacement dwelling and storage outbuilding, conversion of existing garage to bat house, refurbishment of existing barn, installation of ground mounted solar PV array, improvements to existing vehicular access and asso
Refused
Application for a non-material amendment to allow for front boundary works to include new dropped kerb and alterations to soft landscaping following the grant of planning permission reference 22/1369/FUL.
Approved
Proposed creation of vehicular access & 1 No. off road car parking space.
Approved
Erection of agricultural building, construction of a hardstanding and a vehicular access track to/from Hefferston Rise.
Approved
Non Material Amendment of DC/25/1370/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 19 of DC/23/3655/VOC - Variation of Condition(s) 2 of Planning Permission DC/21/2319/FUL - (Mixed Residential development of 18 Dwellings Including 6 x No. AffordableHomes with Associated Garages and Parking. Construction of Acces
62/62/22/002
Approved
Proposed formation of vehicular access and associated works. Part Retrospective.
Approved
Fell single Pine tree at edge of driveway which is obstructing access to Foxwood House.The tree is currently situation beyond the dropped kerb and obstructs access to the property.Currently, all vehicles are required to use the neighbouring drive to access and exit the property.When entering from El
Approved
Non material amendment application to planning approval reference 124745/FO/2019 to allow for: the removal of the requirement of a number of elements from condition 7 (drainage); and, condition 8 (Road Junction details) to allow for a change in timescale's for the delivery of the Enterprise Way vehi
Approved
Non material amendment application to planning approval reference 124745/FO/2019 to allow for: the removal of the requirement of a number of elements from condition 7 (drainage); and, condition 8 (Road Junction details) to allow for a change in timescale's for the delivery of the Enterprise Way vehi
Approved
Article 16 consultation from Salford Council (reference 21/78769/FUL ) in relation to Logistics development (Use Class B8) comprising seven no. units totalling 230,400 sqft of warehouse space, including ancillary office space, with associated landscaping, amenity space, car parking and vehicular acc
Approved
Construction of new vehicular access road
09/00662/FUL
Approved
Erection of garage and formation of vehicular access
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