What hardstand means?

What hardstand means?

paved area
Definition of hardstand : a paved area for parking an airplane.

What is a hardstand at airport?

Hardstand parking is a term used by airports to describe when an aircraft is parked on the ramp and passengers are transported to the airplane via a shuttle bus rather than boarding from a loading bridge at the gate. Hardstand operations will also be used at SLC to unload passengers during peak times.

How do you make a Hardstanding?

How to Create a Concrete Hardstanding

1. STEP 1: Excavation. Excavate to the depth needed, depending on how thick the concrete needs to be.
2. STEP 2: Sub-Base. On good ground and when the drive will be used for domestic purposes, a sub-base is not necessary.
3. STEP 3: Laying the Concrete.
4. STEP 4: Levelling the Concrete.

What is a concrete hardstand?

A concrete hardstand is exactly the heavy-load-bearing surface you need for large and heavy vehicles that will be parked in areas for extended periods of time.

Do you need planning permission for hard standing?

Building a hardstanding is often considered permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, provided it meets all the necessary criteria and there are no constraints that restrict or remove permitted development rights.

What is hard standing driveway?

A ‘hard standing’ (also known as a drive, driveway or forecourt) is the area at the front of the property made of pervious material the vehicle will be parked on. Hard standings must allow water to run off into the soil below.

How deep should hard standing be?

Lay a minimum of 6″ of hard core and compact it, and on top a minimum of 4″ of concrete. 10″ of hardcore would be better, with 6″ of concrete, but it depends on the individual ground.

What is hard standing parking?

A hard standing is any surface on which vehicles, such as bikes, cars, trucks or lorries may be parked; usually this means car parks in our business but it can also mean non car park designated spaces that nevertheless have a hard surface suitable for parking.

What is garage Hardstand?

Put simply, hardstand means a large, paved area to store cars, heavy vehicles and machinery. By definition, hardstands are thicker and more durable than other parking surfaces – such as a compacted base material – and built to withstand long periods of use.

Can I concrete my garden?

Planning permission is also required if you are installing an impermeable material. This is a material that doesn’t naturally absorb rainfall. These materials include concrete, asphalt, and clay. You may also need permission if your paved area is likely to affect access for any surrounding properties.

Do I need permission to pave my front garden?

You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally.