Driveways & Paving in Oval
We lay driveways and paving across Lambeth. The borough has a long list of conservation areas, especially in the north and around Clapham and Brixton, so front elevations, windows and roofs often need permission. Remember that flats and maisonettes do not have the permitted development rights that houses do.
Driveways & Paving in Oval
A front that does the house justice.
A driveway fails from underneath. We dig out to the right depth, lay and compact a proper sub-base, sort the drainage, and only then lay the surface you actually see. That is why ours stay flat.
- Block pavingHerringbone and stretcher-bond driveways with contrasting borders, cut neatly around drains and steps.
- Resin-bound surfacingSmooth, permeable, low-maintenance surfaces in a wide range of stone blends.
- Tarmac drivewaysMachine-laid tarmac with block or kerb edging, for a hard-wearing drive at a sensible price.
- Natural stone & porcelainSandstone, limestone, granite setts and porcelain for paths, steps and front gardens.
- Drainage & dropped kerbsChannel drains, soakaways and permeable build-ups, plus help with the council dropped-kerb application.
Local knowledge
Working in Oval
Homes in Lambeth
Kennington and parts of Stockwell and Clapham have Georgian and early Victorian terraces and squares, while Brixton and Herne Hill are mainly later Victorian houses, many split into flats. Streatham and West Norwood have Edwardian houses and inter-war mansion blocks, and Vauxhall and Waterloo combine council estates with recent riverside towers.
Planning and the council
The borough has a long list of conservation areas, especially in the north and around Clapham and Brixton, so front elevations, windows and roofs often need permission. Remember that flats and maisonettes do not have the permitted development rights that houses do.
Nearby
We also cover Brixton, Clapham, Streatham, Stockwell, Kennington, Vauxhall, Waterloo, West Norwood, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill and Gipsy Hill.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Oval
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in Oval?
Yes. Oval is in Lambeth, where we work every week alongside Brixton, Clapham, Streatham and Stockwell.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not if the surface is permeable, or if rainwater drains to a border or soakaway within your property. Paving more than five square metres of front garden with a non-permeable surface that drains to the road does need planning permission. We design the drainage so you stay on the right side of the rule.
Do I need a dropped kerb?
Yes, if you will be driving over the pavement to reach the drive. The council carries out or licenses the kerb work. We can advise on the application and build the drive to meet it.
How long does a driveway take?
Most domestic driveways take three to six working days, depending on size, excavation and weather.
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