Vehicle Crossing (Driveway) Permits

If you are planning to modify or construct a vehicle crossing (driveway) from your property boundary to the kerb and gutter or road, you are required to obtain Council approval prior to the commencement of any construction.

All vehicle crossings that are to be constructed across public land are required to be designed and constructed in accordance with Council's relevant standards and specifications and are to be approved by Council.

How to apply for approval

Residential vehicle crossing for single dwellings

• Read the Application Terms and Conditions(PDF, 487KB)
• Fees and Charges will need to be paid when your application is lodged

Apply Online for A Residential Vehicle crossing

What happens next?

• A Council officer will conduct an onsite visit within 5 business days and assess your application.
• The officer will contact you via phone to advise you of the outcome and how things proceed, if approved.
• Once you have received approval for the construction of your vehicle crossing, you can obtain a quote for Council to carry out the works by contacting us on 02 4645 4000. Otherwise, you can engage the services of a local contractor to construct your vehicle crossing for you.
• You must not start any works until a permit is issued.
• If you are experiencing any issues in the submission of your application, please contact us on 02 4645 4000

Medium density housing, industrial and commercial vehicle crossings

• Download and complete the Medium Density/Commercial/Industrial vehicle crossing application form(PDF, 3MB)
• Fees and Charges will need to be paid when your application is lodged.
• If you need assistance with making an application for a medium density, industrial or commercial vehicle crossing, or you need a Section 138 approval as part of a complying development certificate application, please call us on (02) 4645 4608.