Question 1

Do I need planning permission for a driveway in Kingston?

Accepted Answer

For most Kingston properties, no — provided the surface is permeable and drains to your own ground rather than the highway. Kingston Council follows the standard 2008 permitted development rules. We build the SUDS profile in as standard. If you're in a Kingston conservation area (Canbury, Kingston Hill, Coombe among others) we'll confirm the status before quoting — we'll typically check with Kingston planning rather than guess.

Question 2

How does the Thames water table affect my driveway build-up?

Accepted Answer

On the riverside roads around Canbury and Lower Ham the water table sits high, especially through winter. Skimping on sub-base depth or trying to run a soakaway that doesn't have anywhere to go is how driveways fail in year two. We test the ground on the survey and, where needed, spec a deeper MOT-1 dig with a crate soakaway or a linear channel routed to the existing surface-water drain. We'll walk you through the drainage plan before you sign.

Question 3

Do you sort dropped kerbs with Kingston Council?

Accepted Answer

Yes — if there's no existing crossover we'll walk you through Kingston Council's vehicle crossover application before you commit. RBK uses its own approved contractors for the kerb itself; we book our start after theirs so your frontage isn't half-done for weeks. Budget roughly £1,400–£2,200 — we'll price the exact kerb once the council issues its quote.

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