Driveway Planning You Can Rely On
Planning permission can be required when creating or altering a driveway or vehicular entrance, especially if you’re proposing a new access onto a public road or changes to boundary walls, footpaths, or drainage.
We help homeowners who already have a concept for their driveway turn that idea into clear, compliant planning drawings that local planning authorities will accept.
Our service is grounded in experience and practicality, not over-design.
Why This Service Works
Unlike generic design-led planning services, our approach is grounded in real buildings and real outcomes.
We have surveyed thousands of residential properties and understand what typically succeeds, and what causes delays or refusals when assessed against planning policy, sightline requirements, drainage considerations, and building regulation standards.
This experience allows us to:
- retain the intent of your proposal,
- make targeted adjustments only where required, and
- avoid unnecessary redesign or cost.
Who This Service Is For
This service is ideal if you:
- already have a good idea of the driveway layout or access point you wish to apply for,
- want professional input to ensure compliance before submission, and
- are seeking practical, approvable drawings rather than architectural over-design.
Our Vehicular Driveway planning service is delivered in two clear stages:
- Drawings only – we provide the drawings, and you submit your application.
- Planning Application – we provide the drawings, and also prepare and submit the planning application for you.
Our modular setup helps you keep costs controlled.
What We Provide
For vehicular driveway planning permission, our service typically includes:
- Planning drawings prepared from your proposed layout
- Adjustments to reflect planning policy, sightline standards, drainage, and safety requirements
- Drawings suitable for submission to the local planning authority
- Professional input informed by extensive surveying and planning experience
Cost-Conscious, Flexible Structure
We deliberately structure our planning services to keep costs proportionate.
- Planning drawings can be commissioned as a standalone service, based on your concept
- You can choose to complete the planning application forms yourself, or
- Engage us to manage the full planning submission on your behalf
This flexible approach allows you to control costs while still benefiting from professional, compliance-led planning input.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you already have a clear proposal or would benefit from feasibility guidance, we can help you take the next step with confidence.
Contact us to discuss your driveway idea and get a tailored quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creating or altering a driveway often involves interaction with public roads, kerbs, and drainage systems. Property Health Check can help homeowners identify if permission or retention is needed for existing or proposed works.
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Do I need planning permission for a new driveway entrance?
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Are there exemptions?
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Is separate permission required for dropping the kerb?
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What should I include in my application?
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Are permeable surfaces required?
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What if the driveway has already been widened without permission?