How easy is it to put in a driveway?

AliceMitchell

Hi, we're interested in buying this house. All it's neighbours have drives but this house doesn't although there is a large front garden see picture. We would plan to get one put in but before we buy wanted to know if there could be a reason why it wouldn't be allowed? Obviously we'd need a dropped curb too. If anyone knows estimated prices this would be appreciated too.

Thank you in advance. 

propertyrental

The slope is likely to be an issue the Planners will raise.

Does the house to the right have a drive, and is it also raised up above the road?

BarelySentientAI

propertyrental said:

The slope is likely to be an issue the Planners will raise.

Does the house to the right have a drive, and is it also raised up above the road?

Next door:


Few houses down:

theartfullodger

Very easy to put in.  Getting planning or other approvals more difficult.

Talk to council 

AskAsk

Putting a drive in is also very expensive.

pogg000

To put in before you buy!!



Of course you may.


6 weeks later...............


Sorry i'm not selling now you have increased my house value.



Thanks

Brie

How close are you to any intersections?  Any crucial plumbing/electrics/gas pipes under the front garden?

born_again

BarelySentientAI said:

propertyrental said:

The slope is likely to be an issue the Planners will raise.

Does the house to the right have a drive, and is it also raised up above the road?

Next door:


Few houses down:

I would pop in & ask this one. As will be about the same as your protentional purchase.

Expect a several thousands at least.
That's a lot of earth to move, & needs proper supporting walls.

BarelySentientAI

pogg000 said:

To put in before you buy!!



Of course you may.


6 weeks later...............


Sorry i'm not selling now you have increased my house value.



Thanks

"plan to put in but before we buy we wanted to know if it would be allowed"

You've misread that completely.

Working out if you can make the change you want before committing to buy is a perfectly sensible idea.

Mr.Generous

The drop kerb is probably going to be £1500 at least - councils pay a sub contractor about £800 so aim to make a decent margin.

RHemmings

BarelySentientAI said:

My house has something like this, and for the same reason. Mine's a bit bigger, and the retaining walls are simpler. It was put in well before I bought the house, so can't comment on the process. 

EDIT: What is this square thing at the side? It has a front door and windows, and looks to me as if it might be an ex-garage that has been converted into a 'granny flat'. But, there looks to never have been a way to get a car there.