Resin Driveways Bordon — Planning Permission, Costs & What to Expect
Bordon (GU35) is unlike almost any other Hampshire town — half of it is brand new, built as part of the Whitehill & Bordon eco-town development after the garrison closed in 2015, and the other half is former MOD housing from the 1970s–90s that is now ready for its first proper upgrade. This guide covers what resin-bound driveways cost in GU35, why the sandy heathland geology here makes installation more straightforward than in clay areas, and what the difference is between the developer-standard finish on new builds and a premium resin-bound surface.
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Resin Driveway in Bordon
No — in almost all cases. Since 2008, any new front driveway over 5m² in Bordon using an impermeable surface (standard concrete or solid block paving without drainage channels) requires planning permission. A resin-bound driveway is fully permeable — rainwater drains straight through the surface — so it falls under permitted development with no planning application needed. This applies whether you are replacing an old driveway or laying a new one on a previously unpaved area.
Why Permeable Matters in Bordon
Beyond the planning advantage, a permeable driveway has real practical value: it reduces surface water run-off into the street drainage system, prevents standing water on the surface after heavy rain, and meets SuDS requirements that are increasingly enforced on new development across Hampshire. Bordon is a town in active transformation — part former garrison housing from the 1970s–90s, part brand-new Whitehill & Bordon eco-town development completed from 2015 onwards. The sandy heathland geology across GU35 is excellent for resin-bound installation: free-draining, stable, and requiring minimal sub-base remediation on most sites. The new eco-town development has brought a wave of first-time upgraders who want to personalise their properties from day one, and driveways are consistently one of the first changes they make — the standard developer finish that came with the new homes is functional but generic.
What a Bordon Installation Involves
A typical Bordon resin-bound driveway takes 2–4 days from start to finish: the existing surface is inspected and either prepared for overlay or broken out if a new sub-base is needed; edging and any drainage channels are installed; the resin-aggregate mix is trowelled in a single seamless pour. The surface cures in 4–8 hours and is ready for foot traffic overnight, vehicles after 24 hours. We leave the site clean on completion.
Costs in Bordon
Resin driveway installation in Bordon runs £65–£110 per m² fully installed. New Whitehill & Bordon eco-town properties tend to have developer-standard drives of 25–40m², while older garrison housing varies more widely. The free-draining heathland soil across GU35 keeps sub-base costs low — most Bordon properties do not require full sub-base replacement, just thorough preparation of the existing surface. A typical 30m² Bordon driveway runs approximately £1,950–£3,300 fully installed, making resin-bound genuinely competitive against tarmac or block-paved alternatives for first-time upgraders in this market. Every job is priced on a fixed written quote — no day-rate surprises.
Areas We Cover Near Bordon
We install across Bordon (GU35) and surrounding villages including Whitehill, Lindford, Headley, and Kingsley.
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