Planning a new driveway
Drainage and planning permission
In England, laying more than 5 square metres of new hard surface in a front garden usually needs planning permission unless the surface is permeable, or rainwater runs off onto a lawn or border within your property. The Planning Portal explains the rules in its guide to paving your front garden. We'll talk through drainage on the site visit.
Access from the road
If you'll drive across a pavement or verge to reach the new driveway, you'll also need a dropped kerb approved by Suffolk County Council, or an extension to your existing one. It's worth checking this early.
What affects the price?
- The area to be surfaced and its shape.
- The surface you choose, and any edging, borders or patterns.
- Removing the existing surface, and the groundwork and base needed.
- Levels, steps, drainage and access for machinery.
For a rough idea, our instant guide price works out a figure from your measurements. Your quotation follows a site visit.
How we arrange your driveway
We visit, measure the area, talk through surfaces and drainage, and obtain a quotation. Once you're happy, we coordinate your project and keep you updated.
One friendly point of contact
We provide a friendly, straightforward service for dropped kerbs, dropped kerb extensions and driveways throughout Ipswich and Suffolk. From your first enquiry to arranging quotations and coordinating your project, we're here to make the process easier.