Do I need planning permission to re-pave my drive?

Is planning permission needed to re-pave an existing driveway? What about building regulations approval? Thanks.

Asked by Greg on 1st Mar 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"No, you don't need any planning permission for paving as long as it is on your own land."
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"No planning permission is needed unless you have to do drop kerb on main footpath"
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"No, you do not need permission to do that, if you own the land then no"
Answered on 8th Mar 2022 - Member since May 2019 - report
"No planning permission is required you don’t need to apply for permission."
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Mar 2021 - report
"No, you don't need planning permission it's straight forward you just have to get a proper firm in to do the work"
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"No, you don't need planning permission to repave an already existing driveway"
Answered on 1st Mar 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"No planning permission is need as long as you are the land owner."
Answered on 23rd Apr 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"The only thing which would affect it if it’s a large area and surface water discharge becomes an issue can be resolved with suitable drainage and materials used"
Answered on 6th May 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
"Planning permission is not needed but make sure you put a good baste down"
Answered on 25th Mar 2022 - Member since Aug 2021 - report
"No planning is needed to dig out and redo your driveway free quotes on all aspects of driveways and. garden landscapes"
Answered on 17th Mar 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
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