Horse chestnut in the development plan

We are still in the process (of designing), but of course, this is the front yard that you can design as you like. And when planning, the tree must be taken into account (shade, leaves). If in doubt, you have to check with the city/municipality to see what that means for you. The tree is not planted yet, right? Then it has no crown yet ...

The tree has been standing there since 1955. Asked the city = No garage, driveway, or any paving due to root protection. I think we will create a gravel bed in the Asian style there.

You really don't want to put yourself through that. All the leaves then fall into the gravel. You can then nicely gather them all out by hand.

Whereas the chestnut tree tends to drop rather large leaves, which makes collecting them easier. With rock and gravel gardens, it's a bit of a thing: They (actually) belong in the sun, there is no gravel in the forest. But whatever is allowed is what pleases...

What does it look like under the tree today? Later possible options would be grass or shrubs and perennials that also tolerate partial shade. In any case, there are plenty of possibilities...

A colleague recommended grass grid stones to me and then use the area for guest vehicles/caravans. That would be an acceptable solution for me.

Under a tree like that, there should actually be a garden bench or table and chairs including decor ;) The tree probably radiates a pleasant calm, so this place will later be pure idyll. Probably nothing will grow underneath, so I would also consider grass grid stones.

Regards