Vehicle crossing permit

Permanent vehicle crossing

Parking is a limited resource that must be carefully managed in our city. The loss of on-street parking to create private parking must be carefully considered, to ensure this benefits the greater community. 

A planning permit for a vehicle crossing that has been issued due to a flood or heritage overlay does not guarantee that it can be constructed. The Local Law decision-making criteria is broad and ensures all relevant factors are considered.

Before deciding on an application an officer must consider:

• any existing rear access to the property, that could achieve off-street parking, without loss of on street parking,
• if two standard sized vehicles could be accommodated on the property, requiring a minimum length of 5.4 metres
• the proposed width of the vehicle crossing, which should be no more than 3 metres wide (plus splays), to a single residence,
• any loss of on-street parking to the greater community
• safety impacts on pedestrians and road users from the proposed access point and vehicle movements,
• if the location is a main arterial road where vehicles should be able to exit in a forward direction
• impacts on utility services, infrastructure and public assets requiring a clearance of at least 1 metre and 2.5 metres from a street tree 
• any other matter that is relevant.

Apply online with: 

• a fully dimensioned (1:100) plan showing:
  • internal car parking area, where two standard sized vehicles could be accommodated 
  • locations of assets including pits, poles, drainage points, street trees, existing/redundant vehicle crossovers,
  • clearances between the proposed vehicle crossing and any adjacent assets 
• a copy of the endorsed plans of any related Planning Permit,
• provide a copy of current Public Liability Insurance for $20 million (minimum).

Applications take a minimum of 15 business days, if no further information or changes are required. If assessment determines a permit can be issued, all charges must be paid before it is issued. Works must not commence without a permit.

Temporary vehicle crossing

A temporary vehicle crossing permit must be obtained to allow a temporary vehicle access point from the road, during building works.

A temporary vehicle crossing can be constructed of timber panels, however, only for a maximum period of six (6) weeks. A temporary crossing in excess of six (6) weeks is to be of semi-permanent construction.

Apply online with: 

• a fully dimensioned (1:100) plan showing:
  • proposed location of the temporary vehicle crossing,  
  • locations of assets including pits, poles, drainage points, street trees, existing/redundant vehicle crossovers,
  • clearances between the proposed vehicle crossing and any adjacent assets 
• a copy of the endorsed plans of any related Planning Permit,
• provide a copy of current Public Liability Insurance for $20 million (minimum).

What does a permit cost?

Application fee for temporary vehicle crossing: $195.00, or

Application fee for permanent vehicle crossing: $310.00, plus +

Permit fee: $215.00

Bond: $2,000 (refundable after full reinstatement to satisfaction of Council)

Additional costs may be applicable for relocating street furniture, line-marking, replacement of signs.

Refer to our Fee Schedule for a list of all permit fees and charges:

Before excavation/installation 

Permit conditions will specify construction in accordance with Standard Drawings. Information will be included to organise a pre-pour inspection by an Asset Inspection Officer. Any required changes to street signs, parking meters, road line-markings or other public assets is the property owner’s expense. A charge (amenity value) may be a required for the loss of a street tree, to contribute towards a replacement.

Request a final Inspection and bond refund

Complete the final inspection request form and submit. When the final inspection by an Asset Inspection Officer, submit the the bond will be refunded provided there has been no damage. If any reinstatement is required to be undertaken by Council, this will be deducted from the bond or may result in additional charges.

Contact us

Our City Permits team is here to help.

Send us a message online on My Port Phillip

Phone: 03 9209 6216 Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm.