Investing in a new driveway is a great way to enhance your kerb appeal and provide a more convenient place for you and your family to park. However, before whittling down your style and colour choice, it's important to be aware of a key piece of driveway drainage legislation that could affect what product you choose…

 

If the surface to be covered is more than 5 square metres planning permission will be needed for laying traditional, impermeable driveways that do not provide for the water to run to a permeable area. (Source)

 

Given the UK's notoriously rainy climate, it's no wonder that effective drainage systems have become increasingly more important, and ultimately a government requirement.

Sufficient drainage not only helps safeguard against common issues like flooding, erosion, and damage to both your driveway and property, but it also plays a key role in protecting the broader environment too. By making sure that heavy rainfall is appropriately channelled away, you can prevent any run-off from damaging your property, and also from spilling onto highways, which helps maintain road safety.

But don’t worry, this piece of legislation doesn’t have to affect your overall look and design!

In this blog, we’ll cover different options that not only comply with driveway legislation but will be a great feature to welcome you home for years to come – and they look great!

 

Permeable paving  - Marshalls Tegula® Priora®

A classic paver, and the ideal choice for a durable, sustainable, and attractive driveway. It’s patented Marshalls Priora nib lets water pass between the blocks and soak away into the ground, handling heavy rainfall without the need for planning permission or any extra drainage.

Marshalls Tegula Priora is an extension of Marshalls well-known Drivesett Tegula® range, offering superior strength, a time-worn appearance, and a suite of complimentary accessories.   

Available in three single sizes, and three colours – pennant grey, traditional and harvest.

Marshalls also offer other permeable driveway options such Drivesett Argent Priora  ,  Modal X Priora and Driveline Priora 

 

Driveway drainage  - Marshalls Driveline Drain®

A popular choice for many modern homeowners, this innovative concrete drainage system has been designed to minimise flooding and surface water, and it’s also fully compliant with government legislation  – and looks great!

Easy to install and maintain; Driveline Drain  functions just like a plastic or metal alternative, however it provides a stronger and much more attractive finish as it seamlessly blends into a concrete driveway, making it the ideal addition to your project.

Available in two colours – charcoal and natural

 

Drainage - ACO channels and accessories

ACO drainage channels ensure excess water is removed from your property with ACO HexDrain and RainDrain solutions.

Gratings can be used with HexDrain & RainDrain to enhance the look of your property. Available in a choice of styles including discreet slot options.

The ACO Threshold Drain removes water ponding at entrances. There are a variety of finishing options available, from slimline stainless steel to anthracite carpet.

Pop into your local branch and speak to a landscaping specialist for more information.

 

Next steps – seeing is believing.

To help you narrow down your choice and find out what product is right for you, try the Marshalls award-winning Outdoor Reality App, which has been designed to make creating your dream outdoor space simple and easy. The app uses augmented reality to show you how different products will look in your space, allowing you to confidently choose the right products.

Additionally, you can measure your space, get an estimate on the project cost, and connect with a local Marshalls Register member  who can also assist you with the installation.

For more information, pop into your local branch and speak to an expert today.