Permeable tarmac driveways in Pudsey

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Pudsey

Guide prices below are for Pudsey, adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where surfacing rates run about 4% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£77–£120 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,550–£3,950
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,850–£6,000
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,150–£9,600

As a 2026 guide in Pudsey, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £77–£120 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,150–£9,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Pudsey

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Where we work in and around Pudsey

What applies in Pudsey. Pudsey is covered on our West Yorkshire rounds, 5 miles from Leeds.

Postcodes: LS28, LS13
Area: West Yorkshire
Nearest towns: Horsforth (3 miles), Bradford (4 miles), Morley (5 miles), Leeds (5 miles)
Pricing: Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Horsforth, Bradford, Morley, Leeds, Yeadon.

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
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground

Layer by layer

Pudsey: common questions

Do you cover all of Pudsey?

We cover Pudsey including LS28, LS13, and nearby Horsforth, Bradford, Morley.

Is the survey in Pudsey 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.

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

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).

How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take in Pudsey?

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

Other work in Pudsey

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