What should you know before starting in Coleshill?
Two approvals can apply to a driveway in Coleshill: planning permission, if more than 5 m² of front garden is covered with a non-permeable surface that drains to the road, and dropped-kerb consent from Warwickshire County Council. We design around both.
- Manhole covers can be raised, lowered or swapped for recessed trays to match the new level.
- Permeable surfaces in Coleshill help reduce surface water running onto the road.
- Paving more than 5 m² of front garden needs planning permission unless the surface is permeable or drains to your own land.
- Postcode district
- B46
- Planning and building control
- North Warwickshire Borough Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 12 miles
Which option fits your home?
Resin-bound surfacing
Natural aggregate mixed with clear resin and trowelled smooth, giving a tidy, loose-free finish. Resin-bound is permeable only if it's laid on a permeable base such as porous asphalt; laid over solid concrete it isn't. It shouldn't be confused with resin-bonded, where stones are scattered onto a resin coat, which isn't permeable at all.
Permeable block paving
Blocks with wider joints filled with grit, laid on an open-graded stone sub-base that stores rainwater and lets it soak into the ground. Permeable paving meets the front garden rules without planning permission. It costs a little more because of the deeper, specially graded sub-base, and it suits clay soils only with extra design.
Driveways prices in Coleshill
Guide prices start at £2,200 and run to £12,000 depending on size and specification. Block paving driveway of about 45 m² for two cars, with dig-out, sub-base, edging and drainage: around £5,000–£7,200.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel or tarmac driveway | £2,200 – £4,800 | About 40 m², new sub-base and edging |
| Block paving driveway | £4,500 – £7,500 | About 40–50 m², with drainage or permeable build |
| Resin-bound driveway | £5,000 – £8,500 | About 40–50 m², on a permeable base |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Driveways in Coleshill: common questions
How long does it take to build a driveway?
Most front driveways take three to seven days on site, depending on size, dig-out depth and the surface. Block paving takes longest because of cutting and jointing. Resin-bound needs time to cure and fresh tarmac needs to harden, so you may have to wait a day or two before driving on it.
Do you cover Coleshill?
Yes. Coleshill (B46) is about 12 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
What should I sort out before the work starts?
If you need a dropped kerb, apply to the council early, because it can take weeks. Move cars, bins and pots off the area, and let neighbours know about the skip and noise. If you know where drains, cables, gas pipes or outside taps run, tell us at survey.
Who approves driveways in Coleshill?
Only for a new or widened dropped kerb, which needs consent from Warwickshire County Council, or for a non-permeable surface over 5 m² that drains to the road, which needs planning permission from North Warwickshire Borough Council.
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Want to see block, resin and gravel samples side by side? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll bring them to Coleshill.