There are a number of ways to mee the new legislation, but choosing one depends on the layout of your property's front garden. Here are some guidelines to make you choice easier.
These products allow water to permeate through to and into the ground naturally. More advanced designs allow you to collect and reuse water in the home or garden.
Permeable Block Paving and Gravel are the most popular solutions. Permable Block Paving requires a different sub-base structure and materials to ensure it works efficiently, starting off with some simple tests to understand the suitability of local soil conditions.
It is still possible to install any of our standard paving products and meet the new legislation.
If the ground conditions are suitable, all you need to do is ensure that the design includes suitable drainage slopes and channels to direct water towards an effective soakaway or soft landscaped area.
Brett stockists are able to supply a comprehensive range of drainage products. These include line drains, gratings and recessed manhole covers.
This is only acceptable if the paved area is less than 5 sq.m - for example on a short set of paved wheel tracks. For anything larger, and where rain will run into the public or household drainage system, planning permission is most likely required.
For the latest information on how to apply, visit planningportal.gov.uk or contact your local planning office.