Walls, terraces and paths for Noss Mayo's steep creekside plots
Patios, paving, driveways, drainage, walls and groundworks in Noss Mayo (PL8), from our base in Newton Abbot.
Noss Mayo is on the south side of the Yealm estuary, facing Newton Ferrers across a tidal creek. From Newton Abbot we come along the A38 towards Plymouth and then down through Yealmpton on narrow lanes. The village is built into steep wooded slopes above the water, with cottages and larger houses on terraced plots and very little level ground.
Some of the lanes along the creek are low-lying and can be affected by high tides, and the roads in are narrow with few passing places. That makes planning deliveries, parking and where to store materials as important as the work itself. Most outdoor jobs here involve slopes: retaining walls, terraces, steps and drainage to stop water running into houses below.
Tidal lanes and tight access
Parts of the creekside lanes can flood at high spring tides. We check tide times when planning deliveries, and use smaller vehicles where the lanes are tight.
Conservation and the National Landscape
Noss Mayo is in the South Devon National Landscape and much of the village is a conservation area. Check with South Hams District Council before visible changes to walls, frontages or the waterside.
What we build in Noss Mayo
Examples of K D’s work from around South Devon.
Building work in Noss Mayo: questions
Do tides affect building work in Noss Mayo?
They can. Some creekside lanes flood at high spring tides, so we plan deliveries around tide times where a property is reached that way.
Can you build terraces on a steep Noss Mayo garden?
Yes. We build retaining walls with proper footings and drainage, then lay patios or lawns on each level with steps between.
Who handles planning in Noss Mayo?
South Hams District Council. The village is in the South Devon National Landscape and has a conservation area, so some changes need permission.
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A quote in Noss Mayo
Send a couple of photos and a rough idea of what you want. We’ll come out, look at the ground and the levels, and give you a written quote.