Welcome to Groundforce Construction

My name is Matt Carpenter, and I am the Director and owner of Groundforce Construction - part of MGC (Southern) Limited.

I have been in ground working and construction for 10 years. MGC (Southern) Limited is based in the south of Hampshire and covers the Hampshire area, although areas outside of this are also considered. We will take on private or contract work.

Just contact Groundforce Construction for more details.

Among other things, Groundforce Construction can offer the following:

• Landscaping
• Tree and Hedge Cutting
• Paths, Patios, Driveways
• Fencing
• Drainage
• Extension and House Footings
• House and Building Services
• Cable and Duct Laying
• Rubbish Clearance / Muckaway
• Digger and Operator Hire
• Property Maintenance
• High Powered Pressure Washing of a Variety of Surfaces

FULLY INSURED and VAT Registered

Contact me for any aspect of ground working that you require, and remember Groundforce Construction for your groundwork needs.

Mobile: 07968 563742

email: info@mgcsouthern.co.uk

Guidance for installing hard landscaping in front gardens

“Planning permission is now required to

lay traditional impermeable driveways

that allow uncontrolled runoff of

rainwater onto the roads because this

can contribute to flooding and pollution

of watercourses.”

Department of Communities and Local Government,

guidance on the permeable surfacing of front gardens.

Planning permission

NOT required

1. If the area of hard surface is constructed using a permeable

product such as a Grassguard or permeable paving. There is no limit to size in this case.

2. Standard impermeable paving can be used if provision is made for rainwater from traditional impermeable hard

landscaping to drain into a soft landscape such as grass or

border planting with sufficient permeability, or into aspecially constructed soakaway.

3. If the area of hard surface intended is less than 5 square metres.

4. The new legislation only affects front garden areas.

5. Elsewhere around the house there are no restrictions on hard surfaces at or near ground level.

Planning permission

IS required

1. If rainwater from the impermeable hard

surface at ground level has nowhere to run other than into the household drainage system or on to the public highway

(this includes replacing an existing driveway).

2. If the property intended for work is a listed building.

3. Conservation areas, World Heritage sites, National Parks and Areas of outstanding natural beauty may have some restricted permitted development rights forhouseholders. Better to enquire in advance in such circumstances.