Works affecting vehicle crossings
If you or your contractor are planning any works which require the construction, removal or modification of any vehicle crossing, including the creation of a temporary crossing, you must obtain a vehicle crossing permit.
Vehicle crossings are the responsibility of the owner of the property they access.
Driveway related issues include steep angles and vehicle scraping. If you have an issue with your driveway, you should engage a professional to fix the problem.
You'll require our permission for any work that is done on a vehicle crossing.
Damaged or unsafe vehicle crossings
If a vehicle crossing at your property is damaged or unsafe, we may ask you to repair it.
You must do this at your own cost. You are required to do this by law.
If you want to do work that involves a vehicle crossing in a heritage overlay area, you must also get a planning permit.
Read more about applying for a planning permit.
If your vehicle crossing is on a major road, you will also need approval from the Department of Transport (DOT).
Major roads are also called declared roads.
To check if your vehicle crossing is on a major road, view the map of declared roadsOpens in new tab.
To get approval for your vehicle crossing on a major road, read about working within the road reserveOpens in new tab.
Well-built vehicle crossings help to:
- manage heavy vehicle access
- protect assets from damage
- provide a safe and level surface for pedestrians.
New crossings
New crossings should match the material of the adjoining footpath. In residential areas this is generally asphalt.
Widen a crossing
Where existing concrete crossings are to be widened, we may permit the crossing to be extended in concrete.
You must indicate you would like to widen a crossing in your initial request.
Remove a concrete crossing to do work
If you remove a concrete crossing for works, you must reconstruct it to our requirements.
Refer to the engineering standard drawings and design standards.
Property boundaries
If the vehicle crossing you want to work on is within 1000 mm of an adjoining property, you need the written approval of the owner.
This doesn’t apply if you already have a planning permit for the crossing.
Public trees
Vehicle crossings should be outside the calculated tree protection zone of any public tree.
To find out more about working around trees and their protection zone, refer to the Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works.
Crossings wider than 7.6 m
Vehicle crossings wider than 7.6 m must include a 2 m wide pedestrian refuge in the centre of the crossing.
Laneways
Vehicle crossings next to a laneway must include a 2 m wide pedestrian refuge next to the laneway.
Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works
Our Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works sets out all safety and amenity requirements when using or impacting public space for any kind of building, construction or general works.
These requirements are intended to protect the public and our property around sites where works are occurring.
Standard conditions for vehicle crossing permits
A set of standard conditions apply to all vehicle crossing permits, consistent with conditions of our consent for works. You are required to meet all these standard conditions and any additional conditions added to the permit.
Conditions will be updated from time to time and made available here.
How to apply
Requests to construct, remove or modify a vehicle crossing, whether temporary or permanent, must be made onlineOpens in new tab.
To start an online application, you'll need to log in with your registered customer account. Find out more about how to register and log inOpens in new tab.
You'll need to include supporting documents as part of your application.
Apply for a vehicle crossing permit
Supporting documents
You will need to upload:
- a public liability insurance certificate of currency with a minimum coverage of $20 million for a single claim. The policy must cover any location within the municipality and must list City of Melbourne as an interested party. Read more about our public liability insurance requirementsOpens in new tab.
- Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
- dimensioned site plan
- engineering design drawings.
You may also need to upload the following:
- approved planning permit
- copy of the memorandum of authorisation (MOA) from the Department of Transport if doing works on a freeway or arterial road
- third party approvals
- tree protection plan.
Fees
For residential applications, there is a non-refundable fee of $350 per application.
For commercial applications, there is a non-refundable fee of $550 per application.
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Related pages
Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works
Ensure the safety and comfort of the public.
Traffic Management Plans
Temporary changes to traffic conditions, road and footpath occupation and traffic detours.
Engineering Standard Drawings
Detailed information to design, construct or reinstate City of Melbourne assets.
Design and Construction Standards
A tool to support the planning and design of public realm spaces and infrastructure.
