New tarmac driveways in Bognor Regis

How much should I budget in Bognor Regis?

Guide prices below are for Bognor Regis, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£66–£105 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,200–£3,450
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,300–£5,250
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,300–£8,350

As a 2026 guide in Bognor Regis, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,250. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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Rules that apply in Bognor Regis

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Where we work in and around Bognor Regis

What applies in Bognor Regis. We reach Bognor Regis on our West Sussex survey days; Crawley is 31 miles away.

Postcodes: PO21, PO22
Area: West Sussex
Nearest towns: Chichester (6 miles), Littlehampton (6 miles), Worthing (14 miles), Lancing (16 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Bognor Regis: Chichester, Littlehampton, Worthing, Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea.

What the price covers

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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
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

Your questions answered

What approvals apply in Bognor Regis?

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).

New tarmac driveway cost in Bognor Regis: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Bognor Regis, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,250. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Bognor Regis?

Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Bognor Regis surveys alongside other jobs in West Sussex, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Is the survey in Bognor Regis 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.

Also in Bognor Regis

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