• You must have at least 6m from the front boundary of your home to the wall of your home so that you can have a 5m long drive with space to walk round the back of your car
  • The hardstanding must be 3m wide, unless laid alongside a path, in which case it can be a minimum of 2.5m
  • The maximum size of any hardstanding (unless specifically approved by NEDDC/Rykneld Homes) is 18m2
  • The gradient of the hardstanding can be no more than 1 in 12 – this means that the difference in height between the front and back of a 5m drive can be no more than 416mm.


We have provided the Hardstanding Application Process at the bottom of this page. 

If you are unsure or require further information, please contact your Housing Officer.

You can download a copy of the Hardstanding Application at the bottom of this page or you can now complete a request for hardstanding online. Please select the area you live in from the list below:

Hardstanding Application VV Rev. 23.11.22

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NEDDC Hardstanding Specification

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Hardstanding Application Process Dec 2022

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