Resin Bound Driveways in Wells

Resin bound paving is a premium surfacing system formed by blending selected natural stone aggregates with a UV-stable resin binder, producing a smooth, seamless, and visually distinguished surface well suited to Wells’ BA5 historic city properties and Mendip Hills setting.

Key Advantages of Resin Bound Paving:

• Permeable & SuDS-Compliant: Wells’ unique geography — sitting at the foot of the Mendip Hills with natural springs feeding the moat of the Bishop’s Palace — makes drainage a particularly meaningful consideration. Resin bound paving supports natural water infiltration, helping manage surface water without increasing run-off in a sensitive hydrological setting.
• Durable & Crack-Resistant: The flexible resin structure accommodates ground movement and temperature variation, delivering a long-lasting surface appropriate for Wells’ varied property types and the springwater-influenced ground conditions in parts of the city.
• Low Maintenance: Resin bound surfaces resist weed growth and maintain their appearance reliably over many years — important in a city where the visual quality of the historic environment is actively protected and cherished.
• Fully Bonded Finish: Aggregates are mixed with resin before laying, forming a stable, cohesive surface appropriate for formal approaches, courtyard settings, and garden paths on Wells’ character properties.

Kola Construction — Resin Bound Specialists in Wells

Kola Construction has been delivering premium resin bound installations for over 25 years, including projects in cathedral cities and nationally significant heritage settings across the South. We understand the heightened responsibilities that come with working in Wells and approach every project with the precision, care, and material knowledge the city deserves. We use only UV-stable resins and premium aggregates, with warm Doulting stone and Mendip limestone-complementary tones available to maintain harmony with the city’s architectural palette.

Planning consideration: Wells has a Conservation Area covering the historic core and cathedral precincts, administered by Somerset Council. The city has an exceptional density of listed buildings, including numerous Grade I structures around the cathedral close, Vicars’ Close, and the Market Place. Whilst a permeable driveway replacement generally does not require planning permission, any works affecting listed boundary features, walls, or traditional materials within a listed curtilage require Listed Building Consent. Properties adjoining or within sight of the cathedral close should take particular care, as the setting of scheduled monuments and Grade I listed buildings is an important planning consideration. We strongly recommend consulting Somerset Council’s heritage and planning team before proceeding.

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