Driveways
If you are planning to modify or construct a driveway from your property boundary to the kerb, gutter, road or undertake other construction work in the road or nature strip area such as a new stormwater connection, you are required to obtain Council approval before any construction work begins.
Approval for a new driveway
For driveways and related work that are part of a development application (DA) or complying development certificate (CDC), Council requires that you apply for the required road works approval through the online ‘Section 138 Roads Act’ application. Apply online through the NSW Planning Portal.
Apply online
If you are applying for a CDC with Council or through a private certifier, legislation requires that you receive the Section 138 consent before your certifier (either Council or a private certifier) issues the CDC. If you have made a DA with Council and it has been approved, you will see a condition of consent that requires you to seek and receive the Section 138 approval before work on the driveway and any other work in the road (such as stormwater connections) can start.
What happens next?
Council will receive your application, and we will send you interim certificate within 1 week followed by an invoice for payment. The fees and charges detailed on our website. Once the fees have been paid, final permit for works will be issued within 6 weeks
- Initial Assessment: Within one week.
- Invoice: After satisfactory assessment applicant will receive invoice covering application and inspection fees will be issued.
- Approval: If no inconsistencies or errors are identified, applicant will be advised via the NSW Planning Portal.
Making changes or repairs to existing approved driveways
If your residential property with a single dwelling already has a council-approved driveway and you wish to make changes, such as repairing or widening it, you can apply online for a Repair/Widen – Vehicle Crossing (Driveway) Permit. If you wish to modify an existing driveway on a property with multiple dwellings, or on a commercial or industrial site, you must submit a Section 138 Application under ‘Approval for new vehicle crossing (driveway). This application type is not used for CDC or DA related developments.
Before applying for an application for repairing or changing your residential driveway, first read the Application Terms and Conditions(PDF, 487KB)
Apply online
What happens next?
- Fees and charges will need to be paid when your application is lodged.
- 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.
Contact us
If you are experiencing any issues in the submission of your application, please contact Council on s138@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
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