Terraces, driveways and gardens in Rixensart
MS VIVA builds terraces, driveways, parking areas and gardens in Rixensart. Max comes to see your property for free and sends you a detailed quote.
- From our depot
- about 35 minutes
- Region
- Wallonia
- Visit and quote
- free
What to know in Rixensart
Rixensart 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
- In Rixensart, a street-side fence is limited to a 50 cm low wall topped with railings (2 m in total) or a 2 m hedge planted 50 cm back from the building line; conifer hedges are not allowed.
- In Rixensart, every new house must have a rainwater tank of at least 6,000 litres, and rainwater may not be sent to the sewer.
- Felling a tree with a girth of 60 cm or more in Rixensart needs municipal authorisation (2020 regulation); above 1.50 m girth and visible from the street, planning permission is required.
- The Lasne and Argentine valleys, in Rixensart and Genval, are Natura 2000 areas.
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 Rixensart : Révision du règlement communal d'urbanisme, version pour approbation définitive (CREAT-UCL, avril 2010), publié comme guide communal d'urbanisme, Wallex, Région wallonne : Arrêté de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE31002 « Vallées de l'Argentine et de la Lasne » (01/12/2016), Wallex, Région wallonne : Arrêté de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE31003 « Vallée de la Lasne » (01/12/2016), Commune de Rixensart : Guide pour une urbanisation durable, CoDT, Article R.IV.1-1 (2025), SPW Environnement, rainwater.
Our prices in Rixensart
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 Rixensart?
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 Rixensart?
Yes, Rixensart is one of the municipalities where we work. The visit and the quote are free.