Permeable tarmac driveways in Littlehampton
A good permeable tarmac driveway in Littlehampton looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.
What does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Littlehampton?
Guide prices below are for Littlehampton, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run about 10% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base | £88–£138 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,900–£4,550 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £4,400–£6,900 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £7,050–£11,000 |
As a 2026 guide in Littlehampton, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £88–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,400–£6,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
How it is built
Where we work in and around Littlehampton
Survey cover and pricing for Littlehampton. Littlehampton sits 26 miles from Crawley, within our regular West Sussex cover.
- Postcodes
- BN17, BN16, BN18
- Area
- West Sussex
- Nearest towns
- Bognor Regis (6 miles), Worthing (7 miles), Lancing (10 miles), Chichester (11 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Bognor Regis, Worthing, Lancing, Chichester, Shoreham-by-Sea.
What the price covers
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
- Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Rules that apply in Littlehampton
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).
Your questions answered
What is the price of a permeable tarmac driveway in Littlehampton?
As a 2026 guide in Littlehampton, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £88–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,400–£6,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Is the survey in Littlehampton 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.
How long will the work take at my Littlehampton property?
Usually 3–5 working days. We book Littlehampton surveys alongside other jobs in West Sussex, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Are there planning or highway rules in Littlehampton?
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).
Other work in Littlehampton
- Tar and chip driveways
- Red tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Car park surfacing
- Everything in Littlehampton
Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Littlehampton? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Permeable tarmac driveways in Littlehampton: 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