Driveways in Stratford-upon-Avon

Planning your driveway in Stratford-upon-Avon

Two approvals can apply to a driveway in Stratford-upon-Avon: 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.

Resin-bound surfacing is only permeable when it's laid on a permeable base.
Before you drive across the pavement, you need the highway authority's consent for a dropped kerb.
Manhole covers can be raised, lowered or swapped for recessed trays to match the new level.

Postcode district: CV37
Planning and building control: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 26 miles

Which options suit homes in Stratford-upon-Avon?

Block paving

Concrete blocks laid in a pattern on a sand bed over a compacted stone sub-base, held in by edging kerbs. Blocks come in many colours and sizes, and single blocks can be lifted and relaid if a drain needs work. Standard block paving needs drainage planning, because the sand joints alone don't usually let enough water through.

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.

Driveways prices in Stratford-upon-Avon

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.

Guide prices for driveways
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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Stratford-upon-Avon address.

Questions about driveways in Stratford-upon-Avon

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.

Which postcodes in Stratford-upon-Avon do you work in?

We cover CV37 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon, neighbouring Alcester and Warwick are covered too.

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.

Who approves driveways in Stratford-upon-Avon?

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 Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

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Levels, drainage and the kerb all get checked before we quote, so book a free driveway survey in Stratford-upon-Avon.