Having your driveway re-designed is one thing but literally building a driveway where one doesn’t exist yet is a completely different matter. There are a bunch of precautions that need to be taken including getting permission from your local council, being prepared to shell out a lot of money and proving you actually have enough space in your yard. Even with all this confirmed, there are still many rules you must abide by.
People choose to build driveways for a number of reasons. From the constant struggle to park outside your home to just wanting some privacy and security; everyone’s reason is different. Unfortunately, the rules for this development is not determined by the reason…
If you live on anything other than a private road, you will need to apply and obtain permission from your local council. You should also expect to pay anywhere from £1000 to £1400 and remember that planning permission is not an automatic process. The council looks for factors that may cause safety risks such as whether you could enter and leave without accidents, whether your home is opposite a bus stop, and where the property is situated in contrast to the visibility of pedestrians and oncoming traffic that may be obstructed by bushes or walls. You will also need to show that the garden is big enough (minimum 2.4 metres by 4.8 metres) to fit a standard vehicle.
On top of this, if you obtain permission, you will also need to foot the bill for the council’s installation of a drop curb to ensure the vehicle can enter the driveway safely.
There are also many more rules you must stick to if you are lucky enough to obtain planning permission. For example, using specific materials such as concrete to ensure water soaks away, instead of running into the street and flooding the road- and then notifying the council if you have to remove trees for space.
Are you looking for a new driveway or perhaps thinking of building your own? If so, you’re in the right place. With the best driveways in Lancashire has to offer, Stone Made Drives is definitely the place to go!
