Question 1

Do I need planning permission for a new driveway in Mitcham?

Accepted Answer

For most Mitcham properties, no — providing you use permeable materials (permeable block paving or resin-bound over an open sub-base) and the surface is under 5m². Merton Council follows the standard 2008 permitted development rules. We handle the SUDS-compliant build-up as standard and give you the spec sheet for your records, so you're covered without a formal application. If your property is in the Cricket Green Conservation Area we'll flag it before quoting.

Question 2

How long does a driveway take on a typical Mitcham semi?

Accepted Answer

A standard 2-car frontage in Mitcham — around 35–45m² — is a 4 to 6 day job from dig-out to final sweep. Resin-bound is slightly quicker (3–4 days) because there's no jointing. We plan the skip and delivery around Mitcham's parking bays so your neighbours aren't blocked in, and Danny confirms the exact schedule the week before we start.

Question 3

Do you work with dropped kerbs in Merton?

Accepted Answer

Yes — if you don't have a dropped kerb we'll walk you through Merton Council's vehicle crossover application before you commit to the driveway. The council uses its own approved contractors for the kerb itself, but we time our start date around theirs so you're not living with a half-finished frontage. Budget roughly £1,200–£1,800 for the kerb on a standard Mitcham street.

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