Front garden to tarmac driveway in Larne
Front garden to tarmac driveway in Larne start with the parts you won't see: how deep the ground is dug, how much stone goes back in, and where the rain will run once the drive is sealed.
What does a front garden driveway conversion cost in Larne?
These Larne guide prices reflect rates in Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £53–£84 per m² |
| Example: 20 m² drive | £1,150–£1,850 |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £1,750–£2,750 |
| Example: 45 m² drive | £2,400–£3,750 |
As a 2026 guide in Larne, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 45 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Larne
In Northern Ireland, the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 allows a hard surface between the front of a house and a road without permission if it is porous or drains to a porous area within the property, once it exceeds 5 m². Listed buildings and some access changes need permission. Any new or altered vehicle access onto a public road needs approval from DfI Roads, not the council.
How it is built
Covering Larne
Survey cover and pricing for Larne. Larne is covered on our County Antrim rounds, 18 miles from Belfast.
- Postcodes
- BT40
- Area
- County Antrim
- Nearest towns
- Carrickfergus (9 miles), Ballyclare (10 miles), Newtownabbey (14 miles), Belfast (18 miles)
- Pricing
- Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- DfI Roads
We also cover nearby Carrickfergus, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Antrim.
What is included in a front garden driveway conversion?
Turning a lawn or front garden into off-road parking: dig, base, tarmac, kerb crossing and planting.
- Highway authority dropped kerb application guided or handled for you
- Lawn, hedge roots and topsoil removed
- Sub-base and two tarmac courses, or porous asphalt
- Kerbs or blocks as edge restraint
- A planted strip kept where it helps drainage and looks
Larne: common questions
What is the price of a front garden driveway conversion in Larne?
As a 2026 guide in Larne, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 45 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,750. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Do I need permission for a front garden driveway conversion in Larne?
In Northern Ireland, more than 5 m² of hard surface in front of a house should be porous or drain to a porous area within the property; DfI Roads approves dropped kerbs. Dropped kerbs are approved by DfI Roads.
Is the survey in Larne free?
Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.
How long will the work take at my Larne property?
Usually 2–4 working days, after the kerb approval. We book Larne surveys alongside other jobs in County Antrim, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
More we do in Larne
- Red tarmac driveways
- Tar and chip driveways
- Private and access road surfacing
- Car park surfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Everything in Larne
Tell us what you have in mind for Larne and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
Front garden to tarmac driveway in Larne: get a written 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