Resin Driveways in Bray: Costs, Planning and What to Expect
Updated: Oct 10
Platinum Paving Dublin lays resin bound driveways, paths and patios in Bray and the surrounding areas: Bray town, Old Connaught, Ballywaltrim, Vevay, Boghall Road, Kilmacanogue, Enniskerry, Shankill. Our main yard is on Ardee Street in Bray, so Bray jobs are on our doorstep. This guide covers what homeowners in Bray ask us most: what a resin driveway costs, whether you need planning permission from Wicklow County Council, how long the job takes, and what makes a resin driveway last.
Why resin bound suits Bray driveways
Bray has everything from Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the seafront to large estates built from the 1970s onwards, and a lot of driveways on sloping ground towards the hills. Resin bound works well on all of them: it drains through rather than running off, so it copes with slopes and heavy coastal rain, and a UV-stable resin will not yellow in the open, exposed conditions near the sea.
Resin bound is natural stone mixed with a clear UV-stable resin and hand-trowelled onto a solid base at 15 to 18 mm. It gives a smooth, seamless finish with no loose gravel, no weeds in joints and almost no maintenance. The small voids between the stones let rainwater drain straight through, so the surface stays free of puddles and is classed as permeable. If you are weighing it up against the cheaper-looking alternative, our resin bound vs resin bonded guide explains why we only lay resin bound on driveways.
Typical Bray driveways we resurface
Most Bray driveways we are asked to replace are original concrete or tarmac that has cracked or faded, or block paving that has sunk and filled with weeds in the joints. Where the old concrete or tarmac is still solid, resin can go straight over the top, which is the fastest and cheapest option. Where it has moved or broken up, we dig it out and put in a proper compacted base first. Front paths and steps up to period houses are also a good fit for resin, because it can be laid neatly around existing features.
How much does a resin driveway cost in Bray?
As a rough guide only, a resin bound driveway in the current Dublin and Wicklow market typically costs in the region of €60 to €100 per square metre supplied and laid over a sound existing base, and more where the old base has to be dug out and a new compacted sub-base laid. For a typical two-car driveway of 40 to 50 square metres that usually means somewhere around €3,000 to €5,000 as an overlay. Larger driveways cost less per square metre. Every Bray job is priced after a free site visit, because the condition of the existing base, the edging, any drainage and the aggregate you choose all change the figure. Our full resin driveway cost guide explains what pushes the price up or down.
Do you need planning permission in Bray?
In most cases, no. Replacing or resurfacing the driveway in front of your house with a permeable surface such as resin bound is normally exempt development. Wicklow County Council is the planning authority for Bray. You will usually need permission, or the council's approval, if you are creating a new entrance, materially widening the entrance onto a public road, or lowering the kerb. If your house is a protected structure or sits in an Architectural Conservation Area, check with the council before changing the front garden or boundary. Our planning permission guide goes into more detail, and we flag anything unusual at the site visit.
How the job runs
Site visit and written quote: we measure up, check the base, and bring aggregate samples to hold against your brickwork.
Base preparation: a sound concrete or tarmac driveway is cleaned, repaired and primed; a cracked or sunken one is dug out and replaced with a compacted sub-base, edging and drainage.
Laying: the resin and stone are mixed on site and hand-trowelled to a level, seamless finish in dry weather.
Curing: you can usually walk on it after about 24 hours and drive on it after 48 to 72 hours, depending on temperature.
An overlay on a sound base is normally finished in one to two days. A full dig-out and new base takes three to five days. You can read more about lifespan and care in our guide to how long resin driveways last.
Other work we do in Bray
Alongside resin, we lay block paving, tarmacadam driveways, porcelain and natural stone patios, garden walls and steps across Bray and the rest of North Wicklow. See our driveways page for a side-by-side comparison of surfaces, or our Wicklow paving page for the rest of the county.
Get a price for your Bray driveway
Call 087 440 3442 or request a free quote. Every driveway is laid by our own crew, never sub-contracted, and carries a 5-year guarantee. We are members of the Construction Industry Federation and the National Guild of Master Craftsmen.
FAQ
Do you install resin driveways in Bray?
Yes. Platinum Paving Dublin lays resin bound driveways, paths and patios in Bray and nearby areas including Bray town, Old Connaught, Ballywaltrim, Vevay, Boghall Road. Our main yard is on Ardee Street in Bray, so Bray jobs are on our doorstep.
How much does a resin driveway cost in Bray?
As a rough guide only, resin bound typically costs 60 to 100 euro per square metre supplied and laid over a sound existing base in the current Dublin and Wicklow market, and more where a new sub-base is needed. A typical two-car driveway of 40 to 50 square metres is usually around 3,000 to 5,000 euro as an overlay. Every Bray job is priced after a free site visit.
Do I need planning permission for a resin driveway in Bray?
Usually not. Resurfacing an existing driveway with a permeable surface such as resin bound is normally exempt development. Wicklow County Council is the planning authority; a new or materially widened entrance onto a public road, or a lowered kerb, usually needs permission or council approval.
How long does a resin driveway take to install in Bray?
An overlay on a sound existing base is normally finished in one to two days. A full dig-out and new sub-base takes three to five days. You can usually walk on it after 24 hours and drive on it after 48 to 72 hours.
Related guides
More from Platinum Paving Dublin on resin driveways, costs and local installers:
Resin vs Block Paving vs Tarmac: Which Surface Is Best? — cost, lifespan and maintenance compared.
Resin Driveway Colours — golden quartz, silver grey, charcoal and custom blends.
Driveway Cost in Dublin 2026 — what you can expect to pay for each surface type.
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