Category: Costs and Planning

There is no single price for a driveway, because no two drives are the same. Here is what actually moves the cost, so you can judge a quote…

In London, where parking is scarce, a driveway can make a real difference to how buyers see a property. Here is how to think about the value.

If budget is tight, some surfaces cost less than others to lay. Here are the usual low-cost options and the trade-offs that come with them.

Permeable paving lets rainwater soak through rather than run off. It is one of the simplest ways to meet the front garden rules.

A dropped kerb, also called a vehicle crossover, is the lowered section of pavement that lets you drive onto your property legally.

Applying for a dropped kerb is a process with several steps, and every council runs it slightly differently. Here is the general route.

Often you can, but a few separate rules apply, and missing one can cause expensive problems later. Here is the checklist.

You often can fit gates without planning permission, but height and location limits apply. Here are the basics.

A driveway has to fit the car and let you get in and out. Here are the sizes people usually plan around.