Understanding the new planning rules for front gardens
From 1st October 2008 new planning rules apply for householders wanting to lay paving in their front gardens. Planning permission is now required for any impermeable surface exceeding 5m2 in a front garden.
Using a permeable landscape geotextile fabric such as Terram GravelSure or Terram GroundSure, in conjunction with a permeable paving solution such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, planning permission will not be required.
How to Guides
Simple step by step guides for installing Terram weed control, root control and
ground stabilisation fabrics.
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Weed free borders & flower bedsUsing Terram WeedGuard. |
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Weed free under decked areasUsing Terram WeedGuard. |
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Prevent root damage in pipesUsing Terram RootGuard. |
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Contain root growthUsing Terram RootGuard Plus. |
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DrivewaysUsing Terram GroundSure. |
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Patio's & pathsUsing Terram GroundSure. |
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Paths & occasional drivesUsing Terram GravelSure. |
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Preventing damage to tree rootsUsing Terram GravelSure. |
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Preventing erosion of slopesUsing Terram GravelSure. |
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Grassed or turfed areasUsing Terram TurfGuard. |
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