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.

How much does farm track tarmac cost in Devon?
Rates in Devon follow the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide 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.
Other services in Devon
Get a written tarmac quote
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