What are the rules for a new driveway?

What are the rules for a new driveway?

A Driveway is a great way to improve the front of the house and also an extra bonus of adding value to it too! When you start looking for ideas there is important legislation that you need to know about.



Driveway legislation

Driveway legislation is to reduce the impact of flooding. Any new driveway over 5m2 must be provided for a drainage system for the water to run to a permeable area. If it does not, then you will need to get planning permission.

As the UK has its fair share of rain, many problems can arise such as flooding of street drains and also driveways caused by rainwater. But here on this blog you will find a number of inventive and lasting drainage solutions suitable for any household. In this post we a look at two options for complying with driveway legislation which are driveway drainage and permeable paving.

Driveway drainage


Driveway require water drainage systems in order to handle the surface water that leaks on to to your driveway, regardless of the style of the driveway. With this legislation if you do not use a permeable surface on your driveway you still have to make sure that any rainwater that falls on it is directed back on to your land and not into the drainage system.

Permeable Paving


Permeable paving is the answer for a fully sustainable driveway with no additional drainage required plus no need for any planning permission. The paving is planned to enable rainwater to filter directly into the ground below, without any overloading the street drains which reduces flood risk. As well as reducing the risk of flooding, there is availability with a range of coordinating walling and edging features.

If not sure it's best to seek advice from one of our professional building company, Empire Building Projects LTD by phone on 03330509443 and we will be more than happy to help you!













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