Garden driveway conversion

Haz29

Askig this for a family memeber, i have searched myself but cant find anything concrete, does anybody know the size requirements to convert a front garden to an open driveway ?
It will probably just fit a single car but cant find measurements online

sew_what

If there is no dropped crossing on the pavement you'll need to apply to the local council, I'd imagine their website might give details, but as an example have a look at https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/dropped-kerbs/minimum-areas-and-distances
Remember that you may also need planning permission depending on the desired surface (and permeability) of the drive.

G_M

dropped kurb is the biggest issue........ Council Highways dept.


Then Planning.


Oh and I think nowadays you have to use an absorbent material so rain soaks in rather than running off into drains. Does that come under Building regs?

sheramber

Check with her local council for driveway requirements.

Cakeguts

Some councils won't allow a driveway unless the space is a certain length. It is to stop cars from overhanging the pavement. Your local council will tell you how long you need to have. Better to do this before you apply for a dropped kerb because if you don't have space you won't be allowed to park there.

bouicca21

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As indicated check with your local council about regulations for dropped kerbs. You need to be sure that there is enough distance between the house and the front boundary and also whether that there is no obstruction (street signs, trees, road layout) that would affect safe entry and exit. You apply for a dropped kerb, council send someone out to inspect the site (at your cost) and if all is ok, will either construct the dropped kerb themselves or more likely outsource it (also at your cost). If the dropped kerb is approved you will need to ensure that the new drive way is either permeable or has some means of draining the runoff.

Haz29

There are a few other properties with drives around the same square, but is there a figure on the amount of space required? I know fair enough you need to get permission for dropped kerb but once thats done its all good? Garden wall will need breaking too without damaging neighbours

Haz29

Sorry about the sizes just seen the link posted above