Permeable tarmac driveways in Weymouth

What does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Weymouth?

Local guide rates for Weymouth (the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£82–£129 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,700–£4,250
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,100–£6,450
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,600–£10,300

As a 2026 guide in Weymouth, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£129 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

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

Geotextile separating layer on the formation
Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Covering Weymouth

What applies in Weymouth. We reach Weymouth on our Dorset survey days; Bournemouth is 26 miles away.

Postcodes: DT4, DT3, DT5
Area: Dorset
Nearest towns: Dorchester (7 miles), Poole (22 miles), Wimborne Minster (24 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Weymouth: Dorchester, Poole, Wimborne Minster.

Do I need permission in Weymouth?

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).

Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Weymouth

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Weymouth?

As a 2026 guide in Weymouth, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£129 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Weymouth 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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Weymouth?

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).

How long will the work take at my Weymouth property?

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

Other work in Weymouth

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