Driveways
Resin, block paving, tarmac and gravel driveways, built on a proper base with drainage designed in.
We build resin bound, block paved, tarmac and gravel driveways across Rutland, Stamford and the surrounding towns. As a guide, gravel is £60–£100 per m², tarmac £90–£130, block paving £120–£170 and resin bound £150–£220, all in.
- Gravel
- £60–£100 per m²
- Tarmac
- £90–£130 per m²
- Block paving
- £120–£170 per m²
- Resin bound
- £150–£220 per m²
Our 2026 guide prices, all in. Your fixed price comes in writing after the site visit. Council fees checked October 2026.
Driveway options
Planning and dropped kerbs by council
A front driveway needs no planning permission if it is permeable or drains to your own lawn or border; more than 5m² of impermeable surface draining to the road does (Planning Portal guidance). In the Stamford conservation area the Article 4 direction brings any new road-facing hard surface under planning control. A new or wider entrance also needs a dropped kerb, and the rules depend on the highway authority.
| Highway authority | Towns | Dropped kerb fee | Who builds it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland County Council | Oakham, Uppingham, Ketton, Empingham, Cottesmore, Greetham, Langham, Whissendine, Ryhall, Edith Weston | £194 for the vehicle access permit | an accredited contractor under the council's permit (we can do it) |
| Lincolnshire County Council | Stamford | £300 for the council to build it, or £470 for a contractor | the county council, or an accredited contractor (we can do it) |
| Leicestershire County Council | Market Harborough, Great Bowden | £300 to apply (plus £240 if a contractor builds it) | the county council, or an accredited contractor (we can do it) |
| North Northamptonshire Council | Corby, Kettering, Weldon | £333 for the licence and inspection | an approved contractor (we can do it) |
Fees from each council's website, checked October 2026. See dropped kerbs for the process in each town.
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Driveway — Google review
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Driveway — Google review
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