Permeable tarmac driveways in Nottingham

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Nottingham

Local guide rates for Nottingham (the East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£78–£122 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,600–£4,050
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,900–£6,100
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,250–£9,800

As a 2026 guide in Nottingham, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £78–£122 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,900–£6,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Nottingham

The key facts for Nottingham. Nottingham is one of the bigger places we cover in Nottinghamshire, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: NG1, NG7, NG3, NG8
Area: Nottinghamshire
Nearest towns: West Bridgford (2 miles), Arnold (3 miles), Hucknall (6 miles), Long Eaton (6 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall, Long Eaton, Ilkeston.

What we do on a permeable tarmac driveway

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

Planning and kerb rules for Nottingham

In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. 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 Nottingham

How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take in Nottingham?

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

Do you work in my part of Nottingham?

We cover Nottingham including NG1, NG7, NG3, NG8, and nearby West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall.

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Nottingham?

As a 2026 guide in Nottingham, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £78–£122 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,900–£6,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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

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.

Other work in Nottingham

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