You'd think professional tradesmen would be able to give you a consistent answer! No. So I have a concrete sideway 2.5m wide 30 sqm just footfall. Then a frontage 35sqm, crazy paving and concrete for car. Been there 45 years, drains naturally to road. Question is if I replace it do I need a soakaway to meet regs. I think I do. One said he would connect the drain slots with an underground pipe to the existing surface water sewer from the drain pipes. Surely not?! They tend to say when asked they've never had a driveway checked by building regulations for drainage. These are not cowboys but large well rated firms. I assume I don't need actual planning permission as I already have drop kerb and will be same area?
I've just realised I asked this a while back but didn't get any really clear replies.
I've just realised I asked this a while back but didn't get any really clear replies.
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