Do you need planning permission to pave your garden?
It is necessary to apply for planning permission if the are you are paving is over 5 metres squared. Planning permission is also required if you are installing an impermeable material. This is a material that doesn’t naturally absorb rainfall. These materials include concrete, asphalt, and clay.
Can I turn my back garden into a driveway?
Yes, you can convert your front garden into a paved driveway, and doing so can add 5% to 10% to the overall value of your property depending on your area, but there are some certain things to consider before proceeding including planning permission, conservation area rules and laws surrounding dropped kerbs.
Can you pave your own garden?
Building a patio, or paved area, can be a great way to add a practical, low-maintenance space for relaxation and entertaining in your garden. Whilst constructing a sub-base and laying paving slabs can take some time, the techniques used are relatively simple and it’s possible to complete a small project in a weekend.
Can I landscape my garden without planning permission?
In general, garden planning permission is relatively straight forwards and there is a lot you can do without having to seek planning permission. Many garden buildings fall under the category of permitted development which means as long as they meet the parameters, they don’t need planning permission.
Can I block pave my back garden?
For the rear and side garden of your property, there are no restrictions on the size or type of paving. You will normally not need to apply for planning permission to pave these areas. You can pave small areas for paths or patios at the rear or your property under permitted development rights.
Do patios require planning permission?
Patio Areas. If you wish to lay a patio around your house, there are no restrictions on the area of land you can cover with hard surfaces, at, or near ground level. So basically, you will not need planning permission to do this in most cases.
Do you need planning permission for dropped kerb?
You’ll need to obtain permission from your local Council as highway authority, assuming that the Council owns the road and footpath. If the road outside the property is a trunk road, a principal road or a classified road (class A, B or C), you’ll also need planning permission.
What planning permission do I need for a dropped kerb?
If the dropped kerb is to be on a ‘classified’ (for example A, B or C roads) planning permission will be required. If the property is in a Conservation area, under Article 4 Direction or a Building of Townscape Merit (BTM) planning permission will also be required.
Can you lay paving slabs on concrete?
LAYING THE SLABS Now it’s time to start laying paving slabs on your concrete. Whether you’ve chosen marble, sandstone or concrete paving, carefully to lower your first slab into the concrete. Keep adding the slabs and ensure there’s a gap of about 8 to 10mm between each stone.
Do I need listed building consent for a patio?
Patios and listed buildings You may require listed building consent to go forth with your project. If you do require listed building consent but go forth with your patio project you risk legal action being taken against you. It is a criminal offence to alter a listed property where consent is needed.
How high can I raise my garden without planning permission?
Erecting a new fence, wall or gate will not require need planning permission if: it would be below 1 metre high and next to a road used by vehicles (or the footpath of such a road) or below 2 metres high elsewhere.
Do I need planning permission to pave over my front garden?
Specific rules apply for householders wanting to pave over their front gardens. You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt,…
Do I need planning permission for a new or replacement driveway?
You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally. If the surface to be covered is…
Do I need planning permission for a patio conversion?
If your patio conversion is going to involve paying over a garden, different rules apply for planning permission. However, you can cover hard surfaces that are close to the ground level without needing to get any patio driveway planning permission.
When did the rules on paving a garden come into effect?
The rules on paving a garden area took effect from the 1st October 2008. The Government review of planning policy covered planning permission for paving the outside areas of a house or place of work, including back gardens and drives.