Driveways

Driveways and Vehicular Crossings

Any works within the road reserve, including the construction, modification or repair of a driveway, require approval from Council before works commence. This helps ensure driveways are safe, comply with Council standards and do not adversely impact pedestrians, traffic, drainage or public infrastructure.

Before you apply

Before lodging your driveway application, you will need to confirm whether the proposed driveway construction or modification is associated with any of the following approvals or developments:

• Development Application (DA)
• Construction Certificate (CC)
• Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
• New dwelling
• New Duplex
• Subdivision
• Other development approval

If you answered YES to any of the above, you will need to lodge a Section 138 Application (Roads Act 1993).

If you answered NO and the works relate to an existing residential property, you will need to lodge a Residential Vehicular Crossing (RVC) Application.

Residential Vehicular Crossing (RVC) Application

You will need to apply for a Residential Vehicular Crossing (RVC) if the works relate to an existing residential property and there is no Development Application (DA).

Examples include:

• Repairing an existing driveway
• Reconstructing a damaged driveway
• Modifying or widening an existing driveway (where permitted)
• Constructing a first driveway to an older dwelling that does not currently have a formal driveway.
• Replacing an existing layback or vehicular crossing 

Apply now - Section 138 or Residential Vehicular Crossing 

What application do I need to submit?

Why is Approval Required?

Council assesses driveway proposals to ensure:

• Safe access for vehicles and pedestrians
• Protection of footpaths, kerb and gutter assets
• Appropriate sight distance and road safety outcomes
• Compliance with Council standards and specifications
• Protection of drainage infrastructure and utility services
• Appropriate separation from street trees, signs, poles and other public assets

Approval Process

Step 1 – Lodge Your Application

Submit the appropriate application with all supporting documentation and pay the relevant application fee.

Step 2 – Assessment

Council will assess the proposal against applicable standards, safety requirements and site constraints.

Step 3 – Approval

Construction must not commence until formal approval has been issued by Council.

Step 4 – Inspection

Council inspections may be required during construction to ensure compliance with the approved design and specifications.

Step 5 – Completion

Once the works have been satisfactorily completed and inspected, Council will issue confirmation that the driveway has been accepted.

Existing Older Driveways

Council recognises that some older driveways may have been constructed to standards that applied at the time of construction.

However, where a driveway is being modified, reconstructed or upgraded, the proposed works must comply with Council's current standards and specifications.

Unauthorised Driveway Works

Driveway works undertaken without the required Council approval may be considered unauthorised.

Council may require the driveway to be modified, removed or reconstructed to comply with current standards, with all associated costs borne by the property owner.

Still Unsure Which Application to Lodge?

If your driveway is associated with a DA, CC, CDC, subdivision or any new development, lodge a Section 138 Application.

If your driveway relates to an existing residential property only, lodge a Residential Vehicular Crossing (RVC) Application.

If you are uncertain, please contact Council before lodging your application to avoid delays and additional fees.