Permeable tarmac driveways in Tewkesbury

How much should I budget in Tewkesbury?

Local guide rates for Tewkesbury (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 Tewkesbury, 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.

How it is built

What we do on a permeable tarmac driveway

A permeable tarmac drive uses porous asphalt, a mix with fewer fine particles so water passes through the gaps, laid on an open-graded stone base that stores the rain and lets it soak into the ground.

Ground check: how fast does the soil drain?
Geotextile separating layer on the formation
Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Tewkesbury: the local details

The key facts for Tewkesbury. We cover Tewkesbury by grouping surveys with nearby Gloucestershire jobs; Gloucester is 9 miles away.

Postcodes: GL20
Area: Gloucestershire
Nearest towns: Cheltenham (7 miles), Gloucester (9 miles), Malvern (11 miles), Evesham (11 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Tewkesbury: Cheltenham, Gloucester, Malvern, Evesham, Ledbury.

Rules that apply in Tewkesbury

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).

Your questions answered

What is the price of a permeable tarmac driveway in Tewkesbury?

As a 2026 guide in Tewkesbury, 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.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Tewkesbury?

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 Tewkesbury?

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 Tewkesbury property?

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

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