Planning permission for a new driveway

We want to replace our front garden with a block paving driveway. Do we need planning permission for this?

Asked by jonathan on 30th Jun 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes you do if the surface water is running out on ti the highway , unless you are using a permeable surface, or you can run an aco drain along front of new Driveway if it's perculating onto the highway."
Answered on 30th Jun 2026 - Member since Mar 2017 - report
"Not as long as you install an aco drain to stop the rain water"
Answered on 30th Jun 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 - report
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