Permeable tarmac driveways in Taunton

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Taunton

These Taunton guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£82–£129 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,700–£4,250
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,100–£6,450
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,600–£10,300

As a 2026 guide in Taunton, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£129 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Taunton

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).

How it is built

What we do on a permeable tarmac driveway

Open-graded porous asphalt on a deep permeable stone base, so rain soaks through on site.

Dig out deeper than a standard drive to fit the storage layer
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
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Where we work in and around Taunton

Taunton at a glance. Taunton sits 41 miles from Bath, within our regular Somerset cover.

Postcodes: TA1, TA2, TA3
Area: Somerset
Nearest towns: Bridgwater (9 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16 miles), Yeovil (21 miles), Weston-super-Mare (24 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Taunton: Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare.

Your questions answered

Can I get a free survey in Taunton?

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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Taunton?

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).

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

As a 2026 guide in Taunton, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£129 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long will the work take at my Taunton property?

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

Also in Taunton

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Taunton.