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changing front lawn to part gravel-not getting a straight answer

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Wait until the development is complete and all sold then the builder won't care too hoots.
  • karcher
    karcher Posts: 2,069 Forumite
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    Gravel = Cat toilet.

    Just saying!
    'I'm sinking in the quicksand of my thought
    And I ain't got the power anymore'
  • 00ec25
    00ec25 Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    what is your question?
    - you already quite correctly know that you do not need planning permission to create a gravel parking spot and you have an existing dropped kerb
    - your deeds do not contain any restrictive covenants regarding such changes
    - the builders (presumably the Jelsons you mention?) are irrelevant
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    karcher wrote: »
    Gravel = Cat toilet.

    Just saying!
    Depends who lays it and what it is, exactly.

    I must have over 100m2 of stoned drive and no cat has ever gone there. Weed control's a different matter!
  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    Think about how you are going to contain the gravel.
  • the_shreksta
    the_shreksta Posts: 84 Forumite
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    getmore4less wrote: »
    Think about how you are going to contain the gravel.

    i will be using gravel grids like these

    http://www.diy.com/departments/diall-plastic-pathway-gravel-support-mat/195447_BQ.prd

    edging will be either path edgings or single block pavers in a row
  • 00ec25
    00ec25 Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    the_shreksta wrote: »
    i will be using gravel grids like these

    http://www.diy.com/departments/diall-plastic-pathway-gravel-support-mat/195447_BQ.prd

    edging will be either path edgings or single block pavers in a row
    that is for paths, not for parking on, you'll need a stronger grid for a parking area
  • the_shreksta
    the_shreksta Posts: 84 Forumite
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    00ec25 wrote: »
    that is for paths, not for parking on, you'll need a stronger grid for a parking area

    read the 1st review and see the pictures......

    either way i will be using some sort of gravel grid with a type 3 sub base and the weed membrane aswell.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    The only word of caution I'd add o the excellent comments so far is that ou have not quoted the restrictive covenants for us.

    so we are responding to the interpretation you have put on the covenants, and the very limited information provided.

    If you want a serious, (definitive? this is an internet forum!) answer, then quote the full covenant.
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 19,482 Forumite
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    Riggyman wrote: »
    Who the !!!! are Jelsons?

    Just do it.

    A long established firm of Leicester based builders and developers who have built many, many estates in East Midlands towns and villages. From some directions, often the first view you get of these towns and villages is a Jelson estate.
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
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