Resin bound driveways in Stony Stratford.

On Galley Hill and Fullers Slade the fronts are small and rarely square, squeezed between garages and shared parking. Resin is trowelled by hand, so it follows every corner and curve without the cut blocks a pattern would need at the edges.

Parking off a rear lane is common in the old town, where houses meet the pavement. A natural stone resin keeps the look of gravel there, but the stone is bound in, so none of it ends up scattered along the lane.

The High Street and Market Square conservation area does not rule resin out, but colour matters, and a listed house needs consent for a new front. Terry brings samples so you can judge them against your own walls.

Usually no planning is needed when resin is laid on a new permeable base or drains to your own garden. On an existing solid base draining to the road, over 5 square metres can need permission. Terry checks this on the visit.

Fairfields, the new build on the western edge, has short block drives; resin can replace one where you want a smoother finish. With restricted parking on the High Street, deliveries are planned for early morning.