New tarmac driveways in Burnley

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Burnley?

These Burnley guide prices reflect rates in the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£58–£92 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,050
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,900–£4,600
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,650–£7,350

As a 2026 guide in Burnley, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,900–£4,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on a new tarmac driveway

Full dig-out, compacted stone sub-base, binder course and a fine surface course, edged and drained.

Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Covering Burnley

Burnley at a glance. We cover Burnley as part of our regular Lancashire rounds.

Postcodes: BB10, BB11, BB12
Area: Lancashire
Nearest towns: Nelson (3 miles), Colne (5 miles), Accrington (6 miles), Rawtenstall (7 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Nelson, Colne, Accrington, Rawtenstall, Haslingden.

Layer by layer

Do I need permission in Burnley?

In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Burnley: common questions

Which Burnley postcodes do you cover?

We cover Burnley including BB10, BB11, BB12, and nearby Nelson, Colne, Accrington.

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Burnley?

In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Burnley?

As a 2026 guide in Burnley, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,900–£4,600. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Burnley?

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.

Other work in Burnley

Tell us what you have in mind for Burnley and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.