Driveways guides
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Driveway planning permission and dropped kerbs in Shropshire The 5 square metre front garden rule, when a driveway needs planning permission, Article 4 areas, and how to apply for a dropped kerb in Shropshire or Telford. Read the guide Resin vs block paving vs tarmac: which driveway is best? Resin, block paving and tarmac compared on 2026 cost per square metre, lifespan, looks, drainage and planning, and upkeep, so you can pick the right drive. Read the guide Resin bound vs resin bonded: the difference for your driveway Resin bound vs resin bonded driveways compared: how each is laid, which drains, UV-stable resin, lifespan, 2026 costs, and why the choice matters for planning. Read the guide How long does a resin driveway last? Lifespan and maintenance How long resin, block paving, tarmac and gravel drives last, how to clean them, weeds and repairs, what shortens their life, guarantees and choosing an installer. Read the guide Driveway cost 2026: prices per m² and for one and two cars Typical 2026 driveway prices per square metre for gravel, tarmac, resin and block paving, worked costs for one and two cars, plus groundworks and dropped kerbs. Read the guide