Terraces, driveways and gardens in Braine-l’Alleud
MS VIVA builds terraces, driveways, parking areas and gardens in Braine-l’Alleud. Max comes to see your property for free and sends you a detailed quote.
- From our depot
- about 22 minutes
- Region
- Wallonia
- Visit and quote
- free
What to know in Braine-l’Alleud
Braine-l’Alleud is in Wallonia. The works exempt from planning permission were redefined on 1 May 2025 (Article R.IV.1-1 of the CoDT). No exemption applies in a high flood-risk zone.
Local rules and grants
- Braine-l’Alleud grants up to €500 for a rainwater tank of at least 5,000 litres installed by a professional and connected to a tap and a toilet cistern (municipal regulation of 2011, still in force in 2026).
- The municipality covers Braine-l’Alleud, Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac and Lillois-Witterzée; part of its territory is a Natura 2000 area (‘Affluents brabançons de la Senne’).
- The Hain runs through the municipality; the Lac du Paradis serves as a flood basin to protect the houses downstream.
The rules in Wallonia
| Ground-level terrace | No permit needed and no size limit, if it is at ground level and does not noticeably change the lie of the land. |
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| Driveway and parking | No permit needed up to 300 m² if they are permeable and non-continuous (stabilised gravel, open-jointed pavers, grass pavers). Above that, a simplified permit, without an architect. |
| Street-side fence | 2 m maximum if it is see-through (mesh, posts, low wall of 1 m at most), 1 m for a wooden close-board fence or gabions. |
| Tree | Permit needed for a tree with a 150 cm girth visible from the street, and for a native hedge of 10 m or more. Several municipalities lower the threshold to 40 cm. |
| Permit timescale | 30 to 115 days depending on the application. |
Sources: Commune de Braine-l'Alleud : Schéma de structure communal, Partie II : Options (version définitive, février 2012), Commune d'Ittre (copie de l'arrêté du Gouvernement wallon) : Arrêté de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE31001 « Affluents brabançons de la Senne », Commune de Braine-l'Alleud : Besoin d'un permis ?, Commune de Braine-l'Alleud : Abattage et élagage d'arbre, CoDT, Article R.IV.1-1 (2025), SPW Environnement, rainwater.
Our prices in Braine-l’Alleud
Ranges per m² taken from our jobs, excl. VAT, laying and foundation included. The exact price depends on your property: that is what the visit is for.
- Porcelain terrace8 priced projects €208 to €277/m²excl. VAT
- Bluestone terrace1 priced project €208 to €277/m²excl. VAT
- Natural stone driveway2 priced projects €236 to €261/m²excl. VAT
- Paved parking area4 priced projects €224 to €246/m²excl. VAT
- Stabilised gravel parking3 priced projects €161 to €184/m²excl. VAT
Ranges taken from 18 projects priced by MS VIVA in 2025 and 2026: all-in prices including removal of the old surface, disposal, foundation and laying.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a terrace cost in Braine-l’Alleud?
Usually €208 to €277 per m² excl. VAT for a Belgian bluestone terrace, foundation included. The simulator works out a range for your surface area.
Do you work in Braine-l’Alleud?
Yes, Braine-l’Alleud is one of the municipalities where we work. The visit and the quote are free.