Permeable tarmac driveways in Larne

How much should I budget in Larne?

These Larne guide prices reflect rates in Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£70–£110 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,300–£3,650
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,500–£5,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,650–£8,800

As a 2026 guide in Larne, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £70–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,300–£3,650. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Larne

Larne at a glance. We cover Larne by grouping surveys with nearby County Antrim jobs; Belfast is 18 miles away.

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.

Planning and kerb rules for 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.

What the price covers

Open-graded porous asphalt on a deep permeable stone base, so rain soaks through on site.

Ground check: how fast does the soil drain?
Dig out deeper than a standard drive to fit the storage layer
Geotextile separating layer on the formation
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground

Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Larne

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Larne?

As a 2026 guide in Larne, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £70–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,300–£3,650. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Larne?

Usually 3–5 working days. We book Larne surveys alongside other jobs in County Antrim, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

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.

Do I need permission for a permeable tarmac driveway 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.

Other work in Larne

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