Do I Need Planning Permission for a Resin Driveway in Gosport?
Short answer: usually not — because resin-bound surfaces are fully permeable and meet SuDS rules. This guide explains the 2008 rule change that makes permeable surfaces the default, why resin-bound qualifies, and what a typical Gosport installation looks like step-by-step.
The 2008 Rule, in Plain English
Since 2008, any new front driveway over 5m² in Gosport that uses an impermeable surface (standard concrete or solid block paving without drainage) needs planning permission. If the surface is permeable — like a resin-bound driveway — it falls under permitted development and no application is needed.
Why Resin-Bound Qualifies
- Fully permeable — rainwater drains through the matrix into the sub-base
- SuDS-compliant — meets sustainable drainage standards
- No surface run-off onto pavements, gutters, or storm drains
- Weed-resistant and 20+ year lifespan — durable as well as compliant
What a Gosport Installation Looks Like
A typical Gosport resin-bound driveway takes 2-4 days: existing surface check, sub-base prep (or new sub-base if needed), permeable membrane and edging fixed, then the resin-aggregate mix trowelled in a single seamless pour. Cures in 4-8 hours; ready for foot traffic overnight, vehicles after 24 hours.
Costs in Gosport
Expect £65-£110/m² — a 40m² Gosport driveway is around £2,600-£4,400 fully installed. Every job carries our 10-year installation guarantee.
Areas Covered Near Gosport
We install across Gosport (PO12, PO13) and surrounding villages including Lee-on-the-Solent, Stubbington, Alverstoke, and Rowner.
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