Reference guide
Driveway crossover permits, council by council
Every Melbourne council regulates the crossover, the section of driveway between your boundary and the road. The rules differ from one council to the next. This guide summarises the requirements for each eastern and south eastern council, with a link to the official source. Reviewed September 2026.
| Council | Crossover requirements | Official information |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside City Council | Bayside requires a vehicle crossing permit and enforces its standard crossover design, with attention to heritage precincts and street tree protection. | Council website |
| City of Boroondara | Boroondara needs a vehicle crossing permit before any crossover work, with the new crossover built to council's standard drawing and inspected before and after the pour. Heritage overlay streets can add conditions on width and material. | Council website |
| City of Casey | Casey requires a vehicle crossing permit. In newer estates the crossover is often already in, so the job is the driveway on the lot itself, though any change to the crossover still needs a permit. | Council website |
| City of Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong requires a vehicle crossing permit and an asset protection permit, with the crossover constructed to the standard drawing. | Council website |
| City of Kingston | Kingston requires a vehicle crossing permit for new or altered crossovers, built to the council standard drawing and inspected before pouring. | Council website |
| City of Manningham | Manningham requires a vehicle crossing permit for new or altered crossovers, with construction to council specification and a nature strip reinstatement bond in some cases. | Council website |
| City of Melbourne | The City of Melbourne requires a vehicle crossing permit and generally does not approve new crossovers in heritage residential streets. | Council website |
| City of Monash | Monash requires a vehicle crossing permit before the crossover is touched, with the crossover built to the council's standard and an inspection prior to pouring. | Council website |
| City of Port Phillip | Port Phillip requires a vehicle crossing permit and restricts new crossovers in heritage streets to protect on-street parking and streetscape. | Council website |
| City of Stonnington | Stonnington requires a vehicle crossing permit with a strong emphasis on heritage streetscapes. Some heritage precincts do not allow new crossovers at all. | Council website |
| City of Whitehorse | Whitehorse issues a vehicle crossing permit through its asset protection process. Council specifies the crossover profile and requires the old crossover to be removed and the kerb reinstated if it is no longer used. | Council website |
| City of Yarra | Yarra requires a vehicle crossing permit and is one of the most restrictive councils in Melbourne on new crossovers, prioritising on-street parking and heritage frontages. | Council website |
| Frankston City Council | Frankston requires a vehicle crossing permit and inspects the crossover formwork before concrete is placed. | Council website |
| Glen Eira City Council | Glen Eira requires a vehicle crossing permit through its engineering team, with the crossover built to council's standard and inspected. Only one crossover per property is allowed as standard. | Council website |
| Knox City Council | Knox needs a vehicle crossing permit and an asset protection permit. Crossovers must match the standard drawing and council inspects before concrete is placed. | Council website |
| Maroondah City Council | Maroondah requires a vehicle crossing permit for any new, widened or relocated crossover, built to council specification and inspected. | Council website |
| Yarra Ranges Council | Yarra Ranges requires a vehicle crossing permit, and many roads in the hills have no kerb and channel, so the crossover often includes a culvert pipe under the driveway to keep the table drain flowing. | Council website |
Summaries reflect each council's published process at the review date. Fees and requirements change; always confirm with the council before booking works. Planning a driveway in one of these areas? Request a free site measure or see what a driveway costs.
Crossover permit questions
What is a driveway crossover?
The crossover, formally a vehicle crossing, is the section of driveway between your property boundary and the road, crossing the nature strip and kerb. It sits on council land, which is why councils regulate it separately from the driveway on your own property.
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway?
The driveway inside your property boundary usually does not need a permit. The crossover may require a vehicle crossing permit from your council, particularly if it is new, widened or relocated. Requirements vary by council, so check the table above or the council link for your area.
How much does a crossover permit cost?
Permit fees vary by council and change each financial year, typically from around one hundred to several hundred dollars. Some councils also require an asset protection permit for the works. The council links above show current fees.
Who applies for the permit, the owner or the concreter?
Either can apply depending on the council. Most councils accept an application from the property owner or their contractor. Check the requirements for your council before booking a pour, as some require the permit to be issued before any work starts.
What happens if a crossover is built without a permit?
Councils can require unpermitted crossover works to be removed or rebuilt to their standard drawing at the owner’s cost. Where a permit applies, it is far cheaper to get it before the pour than after.