Permeable tarmac driveways in Leominster
A good permeable tarmac driveway in Leominster looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Leominster
For Leominster, we apply the West Midlands rate, in line with our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base | £80–£125 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,650–£4,100 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £4,000–£6,250 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £6,400–£10,000 |
As a 2026 guide in Leominster, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £80–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,650–£4,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Leominster: the local details
What applies in Leominster. We cover Leominster by grouping surveys with nearby Herefordshire jobs; Hereford is 12 miles away.
- Postcodes
- HR6
- Area
- Herefordshire
- Nearest towns
- Hereford (12 miles), Ledbury (19 miles), Ross-on-Wye (23 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Leominster: Hereford, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye.
What the price covers
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.
- Dig out deeper than a standard drive to fit the storage layer
- 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
Planning and kerb rules for Leominster
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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Leominster
Which Leominster postcodes do you cover?
We cover Leominster including HR6, and nearby Hereford, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye.
How long will the work take at my Leominster property?
Usually 3–5 working days. We book Leominster surveys alongside other jobs in Herefordshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Is the survey in Leominster 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 Leominster?
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).
More we do in Leominster
- Car park resurfacing
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Car park surfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Car park and yard repairs
- Everything in Leominster
Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Leominster.
Permeable tarmac driveways in Leominster: get a written quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED