Paving a Front Garden or Driveway: The Permeable Surfacing Rule
What the 5 square metre rule means for new driveways and paved front gardens.
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Guides to Groundwork, Drainage & Weed Control
Plain-English guides to the rules that often come up on outdoor jobs, based on official GOV.UK guidance with sources linked.
Selling or Buying a House With a Septic Tank: What to Check
House sales, emptying and when a septic tank must be replaced, from the general binding rules.
Read the guide: Selling or Buying a House With a Septic Tank: What to CheckFound Japanese Knotweed? What the Rules Say
Your duties if knotweed is on your land, how it is treated, and how waste must be handled.
Read the guide: Found Japanese Knotweed? What the Rules SayWeed Control Near Ponds, Ditches and Rivers: What You Need to Know
Certificates, assessments and the Environment Agency agreement for spraying in or near water.
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