Do I need planning permission for a driveway? It all depends on this one key factor, according to the experts

Gravel driveway in front of cottage style home with cladding and a porch.

All too often homeowners forget to investigate whether they will need planning permission to add a new driveway, which can mean costly and time consuming alterations needing to be carried out unnecessarily.

While not all driveway ideas will require a planning application to be submitted, there will be instances where it is necessary for work to be carried out legally.