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Alexandra J
7 years ago
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Advice please on new driveway for Edwardian country property.
Comments (9)You may be surprised to learn that you will need planning permission if you want to lay a driveway in an impermeable surface such as tarmac or block paving. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/pavingfrontgarden/ Your choice will depend on your budget and the materials of the house (which you do not describe). My preference would be brick or concrete block paving. If you make this permeable the build-up can be substantial as there is a thick layer of granular material needed. The alternative is to drain the run-off into a swale (a shallow depression where it can gradually percolate into the soil) or other method of disposing of the water on site. I recommend a neural colour so the driveway fades into the landscape rather than stands out. This manufacturer offers a good range: http://www.marshalls.co.uk/homeowners/driveways...See MoreNeed inspiration for dull driveway and garden
Comments (11)This all depends on your budget for the project. In similar front gardens I have used galvanised water troughs from farm shops (Mole Valley have them at reasonable prices) and planted with nice structural bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra is one of my favourites) . Two troughs down each side will frame the house. Alternatively two large planters with either bay standards or, in a sunny aspect, olive standards (lollipop shape) either side of the door gives timeless and elegant style to the entrance. To ensure you get exactly the right garden at the back I recommend contacting a local garden designer to come and talk through some ideas. They will help work out your practical needs for the space and help maximise the budget....See Moredriveway please
Comments (2)Hi There, have you been able to made up your mind ? I myself hesitate in between Tarmac and Asphalt. I have found this useful article if it helps : https://tarmacdriveways.ie/key-differences-tarmac-vs-asphalt-driveways/...See MoreHaving a new driveway
Comments (19)Well it's all done - and I'm over the moon with the finished result. I managed to get some photo's when they left on Saturday afternoon, which was the last time I saw it before it was covered by a deep layer of snow. He did lay some hessian sheets over the collar at the front, so that the temperate would stay above freezing to speed up the setting of the grouting. The front grass now needs a lot of work - but that can definitely wait until the spring now. I need to lay a couple of slabs by the wall to put the bins - where we'll also get some bin storage thingies so that you don't see them. I'm not fussed in the slightest about 'weeds' - ask me again in the spring/summer then I may have changed my mind, but filling a watering can with some industrial strength weed killer and going over the drive a couple of times a year is no biggie. Besides I'm planning on raking it over every now-and-then so I'll just couple those together. I understand that there will be some upkeep to it, but isn't that the case with just about everything these days. Not sure what the next job will be, but I'm sure that the Mrs has something on the horizon. We're getting a new boiler fitted tomorrow, so I'm guessing that 'The Utility Room' will be having a re-design at some point in the new year. But that's all from me for the time being....See MoreAJC PROJECT SERVICES Ltd
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