Permeable tarmac driveways in Wellington

What does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Wellington?

These Wellington guide prices reflect rates in the West Midlands, 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 Wellington, 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.

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Rules that apply in Wellington

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).

Wellington: the local details

Wellington at a glance. Wellington is covered on our Shropshire rounds, 3 miles from Telford.

Postcodes: TF1, TF5, TF6
Area: Shropshire
Nearest towns: Hadley (1 mile), Telford (3 miles), Newport (Shropshire) (7 miles), Ryton (9 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Hadley, Telford, Newport (Shropshire), Ryton, Shrewsbury.

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
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

Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Wellington

Permeable tarmac driveway cost in Wellington: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Wellington, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £80–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,650–£4,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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

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.

How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take in Wellington?

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

Do I need permission for a permeable tarmac driveway in Wellington?

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).

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