You will need to arrange a pre-approval on-site inspection, which is the first step in applying for a Vehicle Crossing Permit. After this inspection, you will be sent an email advising if your request has been approved with conditions or if your request has been refused. If approved, your contractor will require this email as part of the Vehicle Crossing Permit application.

During the inspection, we will check that there is sufficient space to construct the crossing, verify that nearby services will not be affected, and ensure that public access and safety are not compromised.

Property owners are encouraged to contact us to ensure any proposal to relocate or construct a new crossing is approved by the City and meets our requirements.

Whilst we prefer each property has only one vehicle crossing, requests for a second vehicle crossing will be considered, taking into account design requirements, impacts to on-street parking, access to an approved additional carport, garage or semi-circular driveway, and any applicable planning approvals.

Vehicle crossings must be constructed in accordance with our location, design, and construction standards. Applications and design plans must demonstrate that the vehicle crossing’s proximity to existing services meets the following requirements:
-At least 1 meter from any structure or asset (e.g. signs, trees, hydrants, light poles, etc.)
-A minimum distance of 10 meters from any intersection
-Not constructed over a drainage pit
-Designed in accordance with our preferred layout

A planning permit for a vehicle crossing may be required for:

• Properties located within a Heritage Overlay
• Properties abutting a Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) road (formerly VicRoads)

Please contact our Statutory Planning team on 5272 4456 if you have any questions.

We need to ensure that the contractor undertaking the works has the correct amount and type of Public Liability insurance and that it is current.

There are two inspections involved:

• Pre-approval inspection – Assesses whether the proposed vehicle crossing can be conditionally approved or refused.
• Pre-pour inspection – Verifies that the vehicle crossing has been correctly set up in accordance with the approval prior to pouring concrete.

Failure to obtain the required permit constitutes a breach of clause 48, subclause 1.v of the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2024. This clause states that no demolition work may be carried out or permitted unless an Asset Protection Permit has been obtained. A breach of this requirement may result in an infringement, carrying a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units. The value of a penalty unit is determined annually by the Victorian Treasurer and is updated on 1 July each year.

Under the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2024 only the following parties or their appointed agents are eligible to apply for an Asset Protection Permit, depending on the type of works being carried out:

• A demolition contractor
• A builder
• An owner/builder where they are listed on the building permit

Following a final site inspection, the permit applicant will receive a letter detailing any damage that must be reinstated.

A WWRR permit is often a secondary permit. Depending on the type of works being carried out, you may require an inspection. This will be confirmed once you have requested a permit.

Depending on who is undertaking the works, you may be eligible to apply for a Consent for Works within Road Reserve. If you're unsure, please contact us for guidance.