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Jane2


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11-03-2013 12:30 PM

I have noticed over the last couple of years that the number of houses paving over their front gardens to make driveways seems to be increasing in this area.

I know that paved driveways put a strain on the sewers and increases the risk of flooding, so there are specific planning rules governing new and replacement driveways, but I wondered how seriously does Lewisham Council take this issue?

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permiss...ontgarden/

I have just watched two driveways relaid on my street with tarmac - I am not an expert, but it does not look water permeable to me, and there are definitely no 'rain garden' areas to collect rainwater. Just tarmac all the way from pavement to house.

Not only that, but a lot of these driveways are quite ugly, with no planted areas, just tarmac or slabs all over the front garden.

It makes it harder to park in the street, and often they don't even have a legal crossover laid (ie the dipped bit of kerb next to the road).

What are others opinions on this?

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Front Driveways - Jane2 - 11-03-2013 12:30 PM
RE: Front Driveways - Sherwood - 11-03-2013, 12:35 PM
RE: Front Driveways - Jane2 - 11-03-2013, 12:45 PM
RE: Front Driveways - shimmysister - 11-03-2013, 09:51 PM
RE: Front Driveways - derbybill - 12-03-2013, 10:59 AM
RE: Front Driveways - Jane2 - 12-03-2013, 11:56 AM

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