Permeable tarmac driveways in Cheadle Hulme

How much should I budget in Cheadle Hulme?

Local guide rates for Cheadle Hulme (the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£78–£121 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,550–£4,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,900–£6,050
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,200–£9,700

As a 2026 guide in Cheadle Hulme, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £78–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,550–£4,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Cheadle Hulme

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).

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
Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Covering Cheadle Hulme

What applies in Cheadle Hulme. Cheadle Hulme is covered on our Greater Manchester rounds, 8 miles from Manchester.

Postcodes: SK8, M22
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Bramhall (2 miles), Stockport (3 miles), Hazel Grove (3 miles), Wilmslow (4 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Bramhall, Stockport, Hazel Grove, Wilmslow, Bredbury.

Your questions answered

Are there planning or highway rules in Cheadle Hulme?

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 permeable tarmac driveway in Cheadle Hulme?

As a 2026 guide in Cheadle Hulme, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £78–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,550–£4,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take in Cheadle Hulme?

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

Is the survey in Cheadle Hulme 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.

More we do in Cheadle Hulme

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