Driveways in Hagley: approvals and local details
Two approvals can apply to a driveway in Hagley: 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 Worcestershire County Council. We design around both.
- Paving more than 5 m² of front garden needs planning permission unless the surface is permeable or drains to your own land.
- Manhole covers can be raised, lowered or swapped for recessed trays to match the new level.
- Permeable surfaces in Hagley help reduce surface water running onto the road.
- Postcode district
- DY9
- Planning and building control
- Bromsgrove District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 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.
Tarmac
Hot-laid asphalt over a compacted sub-base, finished with a roller and edged with kerbs or setts. Tarmac is quick to lay and good value for larger areas. Standard tarmac is impermeable, so on a front garden it needs to drain to a soakaway or border, or use a porous asphalt mix.
Driveways prices in Hagley
Prices in Hagley 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.
Driveways in Hagley: common questions
Will I be able to park while the work is going on?
Not on the driveway itself for most of the job, so you'll need to park on the street or nearby. We'll need space for a skip or grab lorry and material deliveries, and we'll agree that with you in advance. We keep a safe path to your front door throughout.
Do you cover Hagley?
Yes. Hagley (DY9) is about 8 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
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.
Does Bromsgrove District Council need to approve my driveway?
Only for a new or widened dropped kerb, which needs consent from Worcestershire County Council, or for a non-permeable surface over 5 m² that drains to the road, which needs planning permission from Bromsgrove District Council.
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Want to see block, resin and gravel samples side by side? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll bring them to Hagley.