Before your driveway in Fazeley
A new front driveway in Fazeley usually needs no planning permission if it's permeable or drains onto your own land. A new or widened dropped kerb needs separate consent from Staffordshire County Council, as the highway authority.
- Fresh tarmac and resin need time to harden before cars drive on them.
- Permeable surfaces in Fazeley help reduce surface water running onto the road.
- Manhole covers can be raised, lowered or swapped for recessed trays to match the new level.
- Postcode district
- B78
- Planning and building control
- Lichfield District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 14 miles
Which option fits your home?
Gravel with ground grids
Gravel laid over plastic ground grids on a membrane and compacted sub-base. The grids stop the gravel moving into ruts, and the whole surface drains naturally, so it meets the front garden rules. Gravel is the most affordable surface, though it needs occasional raking and topping up, and it's less practical for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Block paving
Concrete blocks laid in a pattern on a sand bed over a compacted stone sub-base, held in by edging kerbs. Blocks come in many colours and sizes, and single blocks can be lifted and relaid if a drain needs work. Standard block paving needs drainage planning, because the sand joints alone don't usually let enough water through.
What does your driveway cost in Fazeley?
Prices in Fazeley match the rest of our area: £2,200–£12,000 depending on size and specification. Block paving driveway of about 45 m² for two cars, with dig-out, sub-base, edging and drainage: usually £5,000–£7,200.
| 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Fazeley address.
Your questions answered
Which driveway surface is best?
It depends on budget, looks and drainage. Block paving is hard-wearing and repairable; resin-bound is smooth, tidy and permeable on the right base; tarmac is good value for larger areas; gravel is the cheapest and drains naturally. A permeable option avoids the need for planning permission on a front garden. We'll show you samples at survey.
How do I book a survey in Fazeley?
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.
How long does it take to build a driveway?
Most front driveways take three to seven days on site, depending on size, dig-out depth and the surface. Block paving takes longest because of cutting and jointing. Resin-bound needs time to cure and fresh tarmac needs to harden, so you may have to wait a day or two before driving on it.
Does Lichfield District Council need to approve my driveway?
Only for a new or widened dropped kerb, which needs consent from Staffordshire County Council, or for a non-permeable surface over 5 m² that drains to the road, which needs planning permission from Lichfield District Council.
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Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your address in Fazeley and roughly how many cars you need to park.