Driveways in Willenhall

Planning your driveway in Willenhall

Two approvals can apply to a driveway in Willenhall: 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 Walsall Council. We design around both.

Manhole covers can be raised, lowered or swapped for recessed trays to match the new level.
A driveway should finish well below the damp-proof course of the house.
Fresh tarmac and resin need time to harden before cars drive on them.

Postcode districts: WV12, WV13
Planning and building control: Walsall Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Options to consider in Willenhall

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.

Gravel with ground grids

Gravel laid over plastic ground grids on a membrane and compacted sub-base. The grids stop the gravel moving into ruts, and the whole surface drains naturally, so it meets the front garden rules. Gravel is the most affordable surface, though it needs occasional raking and topping up, and it's less practical for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

What does your driveway cost in Willenhall?

Prices in Willenhall match the rest of our area: £2,200–£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: usually £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Questions about driveways in Willenhall

Which driveway surface is best?

It depends on budget, looks and drainage. Block paving is hard-wearing and repairable; resin-bound is smooth, tidy and permeable on the right base; tarmac is good value for larger areas; gravel is the cheapest and drains naturally. A permeable option avoids the need for planning permission on a front garden. We'll show you samples at survey.

Do you cover Willenhall?

Yes. Willenhall (WV12, WV13) is about 5 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.

How much does a new driveway cost?

In the West Midlands, a typical 40–50 m² driveway usually costs around £2,200–£4,800 in gravel or tarmac, £4,500–£7,500 in block paving and £5,000–£8,500 in resin-bound, including dig-out, sub-base, edging and drainage. Larger areas, slopes, walls and extra drainage cost more. The council's dropped kerb charges are separate and vary by council.

Will I need permission from the council in Willenhall?

Only for a new or widened dropped kerb, which needs consent from Walsall Council, or for a non-permeable surface over 5 m² that drains to the road, which needs planning permission from Walsall 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 Willenhall.