Permeable tarmac driveways in Newport, Shropshire
If you are weighing up permeable tarmac driveways in Newport, Shropshire, the useful questions are about depth, edges and drainage. That's what our survey checks and what your quote spells out.

What does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Newport, Shropshire?
Guide prices below are for Newport, Shropshire, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run in line with our UK midpoint.
| 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 Newport, Shropshire, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £80–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,000–£6,250. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
What is included in 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
- Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
- Edge restraint that does not block the flow
Planning and kerb rules for Newport, Shropshire
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).
Covering Newport, Shropshire
The key facts for Newport, Shropshire. We cover Newport, Shropshire by grouping surveys with nearby Shropshire jobs; Telford is 7 miles away.
- Postcodes
- TF10, ST20
- Area
- Shropshire
- Nearest towns
- Hadley (6 miles), Telford (7 miles), Wellington (7 miles), Ryton (10 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Nearby, we work in Hadley, Telford, Wellington, Ryton, Stafford.
Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Newport, Shropshire
How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Newport, Shropshire?
As a 2026 guide in Newport, Shropshire, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £80–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,000–£6,250. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Which Newport, Shropshire postcodes do you cover?
We cover Newport, Shropshire including TF10, ST20, and nearby Hadley, Telford, Wellington.
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Newport, Shropshire?
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.
What approvals apply in Newport, Shropshire?
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).
Also in Newport, Shropshire
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Car park resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Everything in Newport, Shropshire
Ready for a price in Newport, Shropshire? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Permeable tarmac driveways in Newport, Shropshire: 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