Building and construction Question

[4D]

To all the TEF brickies etc.

I may be looking at extending a garden wall over a tarmac driveway, it will be approx 7ft high and 8ft in length and approx 10 inches in depth. What do I need to do regarding foundations etc, do I need to dig down a foot or so and concrete or can I lay the stones straight on top of the tarmac? I'd imagine the tarmac will have to come up, can I do this with a bit of blood and sweat or am I gonna need to get a road drill? 

Ta x

[Sippo]

I think if the wall is over 6ft you need planning permission.

[jutty274]

You would need planning at that height & you would need to put footings down otherwise you could end up with the wall falling over.

[4D]

Ok. What if I make it six feet high? Will I get tarmac up with a heavy metal spike/bar?

[jutty274]

Depends on whether it was laid properly or by pikeys, if it was done properly then it should be quite difficult if it was put down by pikeys you should be able to lift it from one corner.

[4D]

Bollocks, it looks like I'll have to get planning anyway - I would be adding and not replacing a wall. 

Planning questions 

Does it take long to process?
Does it cost anything?

[@MacPhlea]

Bollocks, it looks like I'll have to get planning anyway - I would be adding and not replacing a wall. 

Planning questions 

Does it take long to process?
Does it cost anything?

Normally the answer is 'Yes and Yes' but it depends on where your house is and whether you are replacing a fence with a wall or building a wall where no other physical boundary previously existed... If its the latter you could have a battle on your hands especially if the area is demed 'open plan' like Covingham.

[jutty274]

The easiest thing to do is to pop into the council office opposite the train station & talk to the planning office they will tell you what you need & if you will need it.