Can I open up an historic driveway without planning permission?

Davesnave

baxio wrote: »

They'll be checking up on you now you've asked. I've just learnt the same lesson the hard way. Would have been better to just do it and they won't check if they aren't asked about it.

The OP hasn't asked about this entrance, so if it's stayed as an unused entrance/exit, with a gate, or similar, I don't think Highways would have the power to close it regardless of recent use.

It might be different if a barrier like a wall or earth bank had been built across that entrance and left for a good amount of time, indicating an intention to abandon it permanently.