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Is a resin driveway permeable?

Resin-bound is permeable and needs no planning permission; resin-bonded is not.

In short

Resin-bound surfacing is porous and is normally treated as permeable, so a resin-bound driveway needs no planning permission at any size and lets water soak through on site. Resin-bonded surfacing, despite the similar name, is not permeable. For a driveway, resin-bound is almost always the right choice.

A note

General guidance, not advice. Rules vary by site, and Article 4 directions or conditions can change what applies. Check with your local authority and the Planning Portal.

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