For most householders, the key issue is how rainwater will be managed. Front garden surfacing may normally be installed under permitted development where the finished surface is permeable or where water is directed to a suitable area within the property.
Permeability depends on the whole build-up
A resin-bound top layer can allow water through, but the installation is only fully permeable when the base beneath it is also designed to drain. Laying resin onto an impermeable base does not automatically make the entire driveway permeable.
When extra advice may be needed
Listed buildings, conservation areas, altered access onto the highway, dropped kerbs and unusual drainage situations can require additional checks. The local planning authority should be consulted where there is any uncertainty.
During a site survey, Glidestone Resin can assess the existing surface, levels and drainage so that the proposed installation is appropriate for the property.