Permeable tarmac driveways in Staffordshire
From Stoke-on-Trent to the smaller towns in Staffordshire, our permeable tarmac driveways quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Staffordshire?
Rates in Staffordshire follow 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 |
Towns we cover in Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Stafford
- Lichfield
- Kidsgrove
- Burntwood
- Rugeley
- Leek
- Great Wyrley
- Biddulph
Postcode areas: B, DE, ST, WS.
What is included?
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.
- 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
- Edge restraint that does not block the flow
Rules in Staffordshire
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
Permeable tarmac driveways in Staffordshire: questions
How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Staffordshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £80–£125 per m² inc VAT in Staffordshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Staffordshire do you cover?
Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Tamworth, Stafford, Lichfield, Kidsgrove and more.
How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take?
Usually 3–5 working days.
Does a permeable drive need planning permission?
In England, a front driveway over 5 m² does not usually need permission if the surface is porous or drains to a permeable area within the property. Permeable tarmac built properly meets that. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
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Get a written tarmac 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