Driveway Permit Information

Driveway Regulations

The original Driveway Ordinance, adopted in 1976 and amended in 1984, was repealed by the Select Board on December 16, 2021 after the Planning Board adopted new regulations. There is a $50.00 permit fee. The purpose of the new Driveway Regulations is to regulate the establishment, repair, construction, improvement, modification, and reconstruction of private driveways; to ensure that the methods of repair, construction, improvement, modification, and reconstruction practices used for any driveway will properly protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of persons in the Town of Bristol.  These Regulations are adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the Planning Board under RSA 236:13.

For more information about the requirements for driveways, please refer to the Town of Bristol Driveway Regulations.   

All questions may be directed to the Highway Department (603) 744-2441.

If you live on a Town road, download a Driveway Permit and all supporting documents from the PERMITS & APPLICATIONS page.

Applications for State roads: 

• Driveway Permit Application - State of NH
• Environmental Application Checklist

Pemits Issued: 

• 2024 Driveway Permits Issued (to date)
• 2023 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2022 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2021 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2020 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2019 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2018 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2017 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2016 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2015 Driveway Permits Issued
• 2014 Driveway Permits Issued