Know what matters
Know what applies to your project.
Check the conditions below before you finalize the scope. Every answer connects to an official source.
London lists driveway widening or resurfacing as work that does not require a building permit. That is not a blanket approval of parking, zoning, curb, drainage or right-of-way changes.
Source · City of London
Before you apply for a building permit · Residential permit triggers, exemptions and review timelines
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- Record the scope: existing and proposed driveway width and parking layout.
- Gather: curb, sidewalk and boulevard changes.
- Compare the exact scope with this municipal statement: London lists driveway widening or resurfacing as work that does not require a building permit. That is not a blanket approval of parking, zoning, curb, drainage or right-of-way changes.
- Ask which documents, fees and inspections apply to this exact scope; keep the written response with the project records.
- Resolve approvals before committing to a construction start date.
Trace the evidence
Official sources behind this guide.
These are the source documents linked in the rules above. Check the municipal authority for current requirements before submitting a project.
- City of London
Before you apply for a building permit · Residential permit triggers, exemptions and review timelines
Source verified Oct 1, 2026
A little more clarity
Common questions.
What should I ask before starting a driveway widening project?
Are the parking layout and width allowed, and is a separate curb-cut or municipal right-of-way permit required?
Does this approve my property-specific project?
No. The published general guidance is verified; zoning, exact scope and other approvals still need to be resolved for your property.
Do you need a permit for driveway widening in London?
London lists driveway widening or resurfacing as work that does not require a building permit. That is not a blanket approval of parking, zoning, curb, drainage or right-of-way changes.
Know the approval terms
The permit decision can involve more than one rule.
Use these plain-language definitions to understand the conditions above, then check the official source for your municipality.
Zoning by-law
A municipal rule set that controls how land and buildings may be used and developed, including matters such as permitted uses, setbacks, height, lot coverage and other site-specific standards.
Applicable law
Requirements outside the Ontario Building Code that must be satisfied before a building permit can be issued when the Building Code identifies them as applicable law.