Welcome to paving.org.uk

For decades Interpave has been representing major UK manufacturers of modular concrete paving. Interpave is now the Paving division of MPA Precast, part of the Mineral Products Association – the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and silica sand industries.

Concrete block paving, flags, kerbs and related products play a key role in urban design and concrete block permeable paving is the most versatile Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) technique. At MPA Precast we shall continue to develop and promote these modern, flexible and sustainable concrete paving products for applications ranging from hard landscape to the heaviest-duty industrial pavements.

It is central to our philosophy to encourage communication within the construction industry and not work in isolation. We shall continue to develop the definitive hard landscape, paving and SuDS digital resource, providing essential information at all levels - from education and CPD, to design and construction.

Your comments on issues affecting our industry and the information we provide are invaluable to us at info@paving.org.uk.

Definitive New Guidance on Permeable Paving for SuDS

In a move to tackle water pollution, protect communities from flooding and enhance placemaking, the government is putting in place measures for sustainable drainage (SuDS) on developments. For this to be successful, the move towards mainstream use of concrete block permeable paving (CBPP) as a key multifunctional SuDS source control technique is essential. With this in mind, MPA Precast has published The Permeable Paving Manual - the definitive guidance for planning, highways, flood risk and other authorities, as well as architects, urban designers, landscape architects, civil engineers, developers and others involved with developments.

SuDS for developments of all types and sizes throughout England are now an integral part of the planning system, via the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Standards for SuDS: 2025. Wider planning reforms including an updated NPPF are also promised later this year. A consultation is also under way considering ‘Community Assets’– including highways and SuDS – within new developments, exploring potential for mandatory adoption and standards.