Car parks and roads

Farm tracks and rural access in Devon

Farm tracks and rural access in Devon are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for the South West rates.

DEVON GUIDE£31–£57 per m² ex VAT
New tarmac farm track between hedgerows in open countryside, typical of farm track tarmac work

How much does farm track tarmac cost in Devon?

Rates in Devon follow the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide price (ex VAT)
Farm track or rural access in tarmac on a stable stone base£31–£57 per m² (£37–£68 inc VAT)
Example: 300 m² track£9,250–£17,000 (£11,100–£20,400 inc VAT)
Example: 800 m² track£22,750–£41,700 (£27,300–£50,050 inc VAT)
Example: 1,500 m² track£42,650–£78,200 (£51,200–£93,850 inc VAT)

Towns we cover in Devon

Postcode areas: EX, PL, TQ.

What is included?

Farm track surfacing puts a bound tarmac or tar and chip surface onto a rural track or lane, after the stone base has been regraded, strengthened and drained for the vehicles that use it.

  • Survey of the existing stone base and wet spots
  • Regrading and topping up with compacted stone
  • Side ditches, cross-drains or grips to shed water
  • Dense asphalt for heavy turning areas
  • Tar and chip option for long, straight runs
  • Passing places and gateway aprons

Rules in Devon

Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.

Farm tracks and rural access in Devon: questions

How much does farm track tarmac cost in Devon?

As a 2026 guide, about £31–£57 per m² ex VAT in Devon. The survey confirms a fixed price.

Which towns in Devon do you cover?

Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple, Bideford and more.

How long does farm track tarmac take?

Varies with length; long runs are laid in sections.

Do I need planning permission to surface a farm track?

Agricultural permitted development covers some private ways, but prior notification or permission can apply. Check with the planning authority before works start.

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Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.

  • Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
  • Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED
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