Interpave has published a new 20-page document, intended to help all those involved with the development process, including designers, developers and planning, building control and adoption officers, understand permeable paving, which is set for rapid future growth.

New planning rules which applied from 1 October, aim to encourage homeowners to use permeable paving, rain gardens and similar sustainable methods when installing new or replacing existing paving in front gardens.

Newark District Council has undertaken an improvement programme in the historic market square with 100mm Porphyry stone setts in a traditional paving pattern but pointing of joints has been an ongoing concern.

Natratex and Colourtex from Bituchem have been used as part of the refurbishment of the listed Duke of York’s Headquarters and associated running track in Chelsea, providing attractive and versatile surfacing.

Lafarge Cement will be at GLEE 2008 with a range of landscaping products focused on ease of use. Lafarge say their Postcrete, Slablayer and Mortar Mix ready-to-use cements have revolutionised the landscaping market...