Resin-bound driveway, Lichfield
The brief
A relatively new contemporary property in WS14, just outside the Lichfield Cathedral Conservation Area but in a planning-sensitive street. The owners wanted a driveway that worked with the white render and slate-grey window frames, but they did not want a dark surface that would absorb summer heat or look heavy against the house. They had also been asked by the council to demonstrate permeability.
What we proposed
- Full excavation of the original concrete.
- Porous tarmac structural base rather than concrete; permeable from the base up so the surface meets SuDS requirements.
- Daltex Silver Birch 1-3 mm UV-stable aggregate.
- A small inset of a darker aggregate blend framing the entrance, to add visual definition without breaking the contemporary aesthetic.
- ACO HexDrain linear channel at the highway boundary, tied into the existing surface-water drain.
- Conservation-area-sensitive kerb-line matching the existing brick paviour kerbing of the neighbouring properties.
How it went
| Day | Work |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Excavation, drain trench, edge restraint. |
| 3-4 | Porous tarmac base laid, primer and cure window. |
| 5 | Cure continuing. |
| 6-7 | Resin pour, contrast inset trowelled while still workable. |
| 8 | Final cure, photography. |
| 9 | Sign-off and aftercare briefing. |
The outcome
Permeable driveway that satisfies the council’s SuDS requirement, suits the contemporary architecture, and has a UV-stable surface that has stayed colour-stable through two UK summers at the time of writing.
Get a similar driveway quoted
Get a free on-site quote or call Gary on 0121 250 4438. Lichfield is a 15-minute drive from our Sutton Coldfield base.
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