Permeable tarmac driveways in Nuneaton

How much should I budget in Nuneaton?

These Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton, 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.

What we do on a permeable tarmac driveway

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.

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

Planning and kerb rules for Nuneaton

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).

Where we work in and around Nuneaton

What applies in Nuneaton. We cover Nuneaton as part of our regular Warwickshire rounds.

Postcodes: CV11, CV10, CV9
Area: Warwickshire
Nearest towns: Bedworth (3 miles), Hinckley (4 miles), Earl Shilton (7 miles), Coventry (8 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Bedworth, Hinckley, Earl Shilton, Coventry, Kenilworth.

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Your questions answered

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Nuneaton?

As a 2026 guide in Nuneaton, 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.

How quickly can work start in Nuneaton?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Nuneaton?

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).

Is the survey in Nuneaton free?

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.

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