Only thing about that (and not criticising, each to their own) is that if too many people do it, it reduces habitat for insects, small animals etc and so impacts bird life too. Was listening to some fella from the RSPB talking about it a couple of months back and they are starting to worry about too many people digging up lawns to put in artificial grass, decking etc, it can have a major impact cumulatively apparently.
Much agreed, personal choice, but does reduce the areas for rain drainage, llike block paved drives, helps contributing to floods in heavy rain. So I'm told.