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22 23DrivesOmegaThe wide range of colours andaccessories offers endless scopeOmegaOmega Paving is extremelypopular, partly due to therange of thicknesses, making itsuitable for most projects.Its modern lines blend withevery environment anddevelop a mature characterover time.Half Omega and Bishops Hatmake finishing edges easier.Team with complementarykerbs, such as the High orDrivestyle Kerb.Paving your driveway?What you need to knowSince October 2008, it has been a legal requirement to incorporate SUDS(Sustainable Drainage Systems) into any front garden or driveway over 5m²that is being paved over – even if you are only replacing an existing driveway.This is designed to prevent any surface water run-off to the highway.This requirement was introduced to help reduce the risk of future floodingevents and build up a more sustainable infrastructure.If it is not possible to incorporate a SUDS solution then you will need to seekPlanning Permission from your Local Authority. Failure to do this could be a costlyomission as your driveway may subsequently need to be replaced if you come tosell your property in the future. Paving Half OmegaBishops HatSee page 37 for product informationOption 1Non-permeable solutionswith soakawaysOption 2Permeable pavingOption 3Traditional pavingOmega Autumn MixOmega Paving is also availableas Permeable Block Paving.See Omega Flow on page 23If the groundconditions aresuitable, all youneed to do is ensurethat the designincludes drainageslopes and channels to direct watertowards an effective soakaway,rain garden or soft landscaped areawithin your garden.Brett stockists are able to supply acomprehensive range of drainageproducts. These include line drains,gratings and recessed manholes.This has beenproven to be ahighly effectiveway of minimisingsurface waterrun-off whilst giving you all theaesthetic options you need tocreate a beautiful driveway.Some designs will even collectwater for reuse in the garden.Alternatively, you could look to useDriveway Gravel to allow water topass through into the groundnaturally.If you elect to useany non-permeablepaving withoutsoakaways for yourdriveway you willneed to apply for full planningpermission from your LocalAuthority including drawings,forms and fees.Once submitted, please be awarethat permission could still berefused if it was deemed that aSUDS solution was possible.Autumn GoldAutumn MixBrindleBuffExpert installationAll Brett Approved Installers are able to provide you with detailed informationand support to ensure that you are fully aware of what is involved to ensurecompliance with the legislation.Where installing permeable paving it is essential to note that it requires adifferent sub-base and material design from normal paving to ensure watercan drain freely.Burnt OakCharcoalNaturalRedTo find your nearest Brett Approved Installer visitwww.brettpaving.co.uk/findaninstallerwww.buildbase.co.uk