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Proving permeable paving Recent trials of various, older concrete block permeable paving projects following long-term use back-up previous research, endorse current minimal maintenance recommendations and debunk misconceptions about clogging up of joints. This research has important implications for the adoption and whole life costs of permeable paving generally. One of the projects involved also reveals major benefits of permeable paving for green infrastructure in the public realm, particularly trees. Concrete Block Permeable Paving (CBPP) technology has proven itself over successful use around the world since the mid-1980s. Two decades of experience in the UK has demonstrated its long-term performance with minimal, if any, maintenance. But one of the most persistent misconceptions about CBPP technology, impeding its uptake and adoption in some quarters, is that – without maintenance – the joints quickly become clogged with debris and, within a short time, become imp ....