Driveways in Allesley

What should you know before starting in Allesley?

Two approvals can apply to a driveway in Allesley: planning permission, if more than 5 m² of front garden is covered with a non-permeable surface that drains to the road, and dropped-kerb consent from Coventry City Council. We design around both.

Permeable surfaces in Allesley help reduce surface water running onto the road.
Paving more than 5 m² of front garden needs planning permission unless the surface is permeable or drains to your own land.
Resin-bound surfacing is only permeable when it's laid on a permeable base.

Postcode district: CV5
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 19 miles

Choices to weigh up in Allesley

Resin-bound surfacing

Natural aggregate mixed with clear resin and trowelled smooth, giving a tidy, loose-free finish. Resin-bound is permeable only if it's laid on a permeable base such as porous asphalt; laid over solid concrete it isn't. It shouldn't be confused with resin-bonded, where stones are scattered onto a resin coat, which isn't permeable at all.

Permeable block paving

Blocks with wider joints filled with grit, laid on an open-graded stone sub-base that stores rainwater and lets it soak into the ground. Permeable paving meets the front garden rules without planning permission. It costs a little more because of the deeper, specially graded sub-base, and it suits clay soils only with extra design.

Guide prices for Allesley

Expect to budget between £2,200 and £12,000 depending on size and specification in Allesley. Block paving driveway of about 45 m² for two cars, with dig-out, sub-base, edging and drainage: typically £5,000–£7,200.

Guide prices for driveways
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Gravel or tarmac driveway	£2,200 – £4,800	About 40 m², new sub-base and edging
Block paving driveway	£4,500 – £7,500	About 40–50 m², with drainage or permeable build
Resin-bound driveway	£5,000 – £8,500	About 40–50 m², on a permeable base

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

What guarantee comes with a new driveway?

The materials, such as blocks, resin and drainage channels, come with their manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for your driveway are set out in your quote. How long a driveway stays level depends largely on the sub-base, so we name its depth and type in your specification. Keep your quote and paperwork with your house documents.

How do I book a survey in Allesley?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your driveway and arrange a time to visit.

What should I sort out before the work starts?

If you need a dropped kerb, apply to the council early, because it can take weeks. Move cars, bins and pots off the area, and let neighbours know about the skip and noise. If you know where drains, cables, gas pipes or outside taps run, tell us at survey.

Does Coventry City Council need to approve my driveway?

Only for a new or widened dropped kerb, which needs consent from Coventry City Council, or for a non-permeable surface over 5 m² that drains to the road, which needs planning permission from Coventry City Council.

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Levels, drainage and the kerb all get checked before we quote, so book a free driveway survey in Allesley.