Driveway specialists in the UK charge £30–£50/hour. Block paving (3-bed, ~40m²): £3,000–£7,000. Resin bound: £2,000–£5,000. Tarmac: £1,500–£4,000. Gravel: £500–£2,000. Permeable driveways over 5m² in front gardens do not require planning permission in England - your MyApproved specialist confirms this at quote stage. Compare 3 verified quotes, free.

Since 2008, hard impermeable surfaces over 5m² in front gardens in England require planning permission unless SuDS drainage is incorporated. Permeable surfaces (resin bound, block paving with open-joint gaps, gravel) are exempt. Every MyApproved driveway specialist in the UK confirms planning compliance in their written quote. Checks: government ID, £2M public liability insurance, BALI or similar trade body membership where held, and customer reference screening with drainage specification evidence.