Block paving regs - Advice

[Malaga]

Hi,

Looking for advice,

I have an existing block paving drive which has been in situ for 8 years. The drive actually slopes to the side of the house onto the road,the front elevation of the house faces towards a footpath bordered by a kerb and hedge.

I want to relay the drive using the same blocks because the original sub base was not installed correctly and it is sinking in certain areas.
I was also considering extending the drive away from the road to allow for greater parking space using similar pavers approx 3 Sq metre extra.
Would I need any permissions just to re-lay the existing area/blocks.
Would I need any permissions to extend the area.

Many Thanks

Malaga

[msh paving]

My personal opinion is do it as the drive way has been down for a few years let them prove you relaid it, same as extension let them prove otherwise MSH

[ambient]

no you dont need permission to relay existing but you would to extend it

[Craig2]

I am not sure where you are but the regs are farcicle round these parts,I have had one client recieve a letter clearing him to pave over his entire lawned garden without the need for permission and another client who wants to change his concrete drive for pavers,straight swop and being told he needs to apply for planning permission.

[Mikey_C]

it my opinion the relay would be a "repair" and therefore would require planning the extension which, i am guessing the new blocks, for the extension will mixed in with existing to soften there impact, therefore the extension could be lost as part of the "repair".

I also think the pi55 poor legalisation and enforcement only covers areas above 5m2 anyway meaning the extension is ok

[Malaga]

Many Thanks for the replies, looks like and extended repair approach.

Great site

Malaga

[irishpaving]

Yes you do need planning permission if you are to relay a driveway but as msh said it would be hard for them to prove it was relayed...

[Suggers]

Personally, I'd just get on do it - I think our LA's have so much on their plate at the mo....
Best.

[Dave_L]

An extension of 5m2 or less will not require any permissions.

[irishpaving]

Yes Dave, no need under 5m sq but if you have a relay of lets say 20m sq then pp is required.... but as msh said once its down it would be hard to prove it was taken up.... Any job I've priced up so far following new leg haven't been winners.... could be the feckin accent also after a write up in local paper warning about the travelling rogue...