from grass to gravel

[jasa]

Hi, do I need planning permission to remove grass and install gravel in my front garden? I am not the freeholder, I lease the garden. Many thanks for your help.

[jasa]

Thanks, I heard recently the law has become more strict about green spaces, but I can't seem to find information on the web about it.

[woofgang]

Its about surface water drainage
http://www.communitie...ng/pavingfrontgardens

grass to gravel should be okay

[LoftyLottie]

Gravel is fine - it's permeable. Also permeable hardstanding is fine as I understand it. Would agree with Trim though, you will need permission from the owners.

[Old_Geezer]

No. Not to my knowledge. Just bad taste will do. If you lease though, you may not have the right to change it.

Gee whiz my neighbours all have gravel. All you can hear in the morning is crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch. It's not as if it is even nice to walk on. Or pretty to look at for that matter.

[woofgang]

apparently that crunch crunch is an excellent burglar deterrent

[LoftyLottie]

We have a long, long wide gravel drive. Nothing looks as good in a large garden in the country with an older house. Yes it does crunch, but as Woofy says, it alerts us to intruders, even the odd cat that comes visiting. The house next door has a long concrete drive and it looks totally out of place. Gravel gives a soft and gentle look that can't be achieved with paving, and jasa, if he can get permission, would do well to put it down, especially if he needs it for a drive or parking area.

[woofgang]

Lottie's house
http://www.independen...smequick-1693300.html

[LoftyLottie]

Woofy, you have broken Site Rules in disclosing my address. I shall report you!! ;o)

[woofgang]

oooops

[jasa]

Thanks for comments, I will promise it will be done tastefully! it just saves time and when done right, it can look very neat too!