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I’m in the planning process for a small dwelling in a field
How do I make a driveway that still looks like a field
We are in the usually wet north west of England
 
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There are these plastic mesh things, that let the grass or whatever grow in between. Of course the question is how natural a plastic grid would be. But it would look natural, let water pass and give you traction on muddy days.
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Where I live we just mow the area that we want for a driveway, then drive over it for several days, thus creating a driveway.

The product that Benjamin suggested is a great suggestion if needed for  usually wet.
 
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What do you plan to travel along this driveway?
Are you trying to avoid;
- wheel tracks?
- evidence of use?
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