Any work on Council Road Reserves, such as constructing or altering a vehicle crossing, undertaking landscaping in nature strips, or conducting utility services works requires the consent of the Council.
Driveway refers to the portion of driveway located inside the property boundary.
Vehicle Crossing refers to the portion of the driveway located outside the property boundary (from the property boundary to the kerb, which is referred to as 'the road reserve'). The vehicle crossing is used to access the property.
How to request consent
Building a new driveway
Vehicle crossings span over council assets including nature strips, footpaths and kerbs located outside your property boundary (within the road reserve).
Consent is required to build over or around these assets (fees apply). Without consent you cannot construct, install, remove or alter a vehicle crossing. To apply for consent, see 'How to request consent' above.
All applications are assessed in line with Council's Vehicle Crossings Siting Policy. Applicants will be notified of fees which are calculated in accordance with the Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2020 Fee Schedule.
For more advice and information contact the Road Management team on 9205 2200.
Altering or extending existing vehicle crossings
Council consent is required before any changes are made to existing vehicle crossings within the road reserve. Consent must be obtained prior to the removal or alteration of existing vehicle crossing access (fees apply), i.e. the section of driveway in the road reserve between your property boundary and the kerb. To obtain consent, see 'How to request consent' above.
All applications are assessed in line with Council's Vehicle Crossings Siting Policy. Applicants will be notified of fees which are calculated in accordance with the Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2020 Fee Schedule.
For more advice and information contact the Road Management team on 9205 2200.
Fees
Consent/inspection fees are payable when you lodge an application. This is a non-refundable application and administration fee.
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Working on an area over 8.5m2
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Working on an area under 8.5m2 of works |
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On roadway, shoulder or pathway
Asphalt/gravel road, kerb & channel and concrete vehicle crossings and footpaths
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Not on roadway, shoulder or pathway
Naturestrip (soil/seeded area)
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On roadway, shoulder or pathway
Asphalt/gravel road, kerb & channel and concrete vehicle crossings, crossing extensions and footpaths
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Not on roadway shoulder or pathway
Naturestrip (soil/seeded area)
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| Other roads, speed over 50km/h |
43.1 fee units
$703.80
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23.5 fee units
$383.80
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9.3 fee units
$151.90
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6 fee units
$98.00
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| Other road, speed under 50km/h |
23.5 fee units
$383.80
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6 fee units
$98.00
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9.3 fee units
$151.90
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6 fee units
$98.00
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As of 1 July 2024: 1 fee unit = $16.33 (fee units are reviewed annually on 1 July) |
All applications are assessed in line with Council's Vehicle Crossings Siting Policy. After the application has been reviewed applicants will be notified of fees.
For more advice and information contact the Road Management team on 9205 2200.