Vehicle crossover permit

A vehicle crossing permit must be obtained to construct a temporary or permanent vehicle crossing, under Local Law No.1 (Community Amenity) Clause 40.

Permanent vehicle crossover

The applicant is required to:

submit a complete Permanent Vehicle Crossover Application (PDF 112 KB), with required documentation,
provide a detailed site plan/drawing of the subject site, fully scaled and dimensioned, including physical constraints, including pits, poles, drainage points, street trees, any existing/redundant vehicle crossovers to the subject site, etc.
provide a copy of current Public Liability Insurance for $20 million.

Temporary vehicle crossover

A Temporary Vehicle Crossover Permit must be obtained to allow a temporary access point for vehicle/s to cross from the road to an abutting property during the period of building work.

A Temporary Vehicle Crossover 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.

For further information phone City Permits on (03) 9209 6216.

The applicant is required to:

Submit a complete Temporary Vehicle Crossover Application (PDF 111 KB).
Provide a detailed site plan/drawing (scaled 1:200) of the proposed vehicle crossover showing all physical constraints (posts, poles, infrastructure, street trees); including the proposed location of the crossover; and internal dimensions of the parking space.

CoPP Standard Drawings will be released upon the issue of your permit.

Assessment

Before deciding upon an application an officer will take into consideration:

any loss of on-street parking for the greater community and demand in the immediate area,
the proposed access point and vehicular movements,
safety impacts on pedestrians, road users and the public,
whether the location is a local or main arterial road, any impacts upon utility services, infrastructure and public assets, including street trees,
safety impacts on pedestrians, road users and the public,
any other matter that is relevant.

Applications take a minimum of 15 business days to assess provided no further information or changes are required. Works must not commence without a permit.

Prior to construction

If a permit is granted, the permit may also require alterations to public assets or infrastructure such as street signs, parking metres or road line-markings, at the property owner’s expense.

In some instances, an amenity value determined by Council for the loss of a street tree must be paid prior to the granting of a permit, or other requirements that may be determined in the assessment.

What does a permit cost?

Application fee for temporary vehicle crossing - $158.50, or
Application fee for permanent vehicle crossing - $255.65, plus
Permit fee - $179, plus
Bond bond - $1,600 (refundable after full reinstatement to satisfaction of Council)

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

How do I lodge my application?

Submit a complete application form, all supporting documents, and payment of the application fee. For advice phone (03) 9209 6216.

If assessment of the application determines it is appropriate to issue a permit, the permit fee and other charges must be paid before the permit will be issued.

Email: devpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Post: Development Permits, City of Port Phillip, Private Bag 3, St Kilda VIC 3182
In person: Planning and Building counter, St Kilda Town Hall, cnr Carlisle St and Brighton Rd, St Kilda

Apply online: Visit Online Services where you can lodge your request. You will be taken through the following steps to complete your request:

register/Log in - you must register and/or log in to apply for a Development Permit
select the permit type - select the type of permit under Apply for a Development Permit
address search - allows you to select your address to which your permit will be allocated
name - select the 'Click to Add Name' icon to enter your name and contact details if it is not already showing
enter details - enter relevant information and attach the required documents (see application form)
confirmation - confirm your application details and agree to the terms and conditions of permit use
payment - securely pay by credit card and a receipt number will be issued.

A card payment fee applies.

Request a Final Inspection and bond refund

To request a final inspection of a completed vehicle crossover and removal of any redundant crossovers, the applicant must notify Council within 24 hours by submitting a V ehicle Crossing Final Inspection application (PDF 98 KB).

Any excavation must be reinstated to Council requirements. Should any further work be undertaken by Council to bring the temporary reinstatement up to Council's standards, the cost will be deducted from the bond. Any opening within the Port Phillip must be back filled with crushed rock, compacted and finished cold mix (pre-mix).

Should the applicant request that the reinstatement be undertaken by Council, the work will be inspected and final reinstatement will be undertaken within 28 days of receipt of the Request for Reinstatement of Road Opening form (PDF 99 KB). If applicable, any refund or invoice will be issued within 14 days of completion.

The bond will be refunded on the completion of reinstatement provided there has been no damage to Community assets. Should reinstatement be undertaken by Council, any refund or invoice will be issued on completion of reinstatement (if applicable).

Are any other permits required?

On most occasions during building works, you may need to use Council’s surrounding assets to work from or for placement or storage of material or equipment.

If so, you may be required to apply for permit approval. Permits may include: Skip Bin Permit, Street Occupation/Hoarding Permit, Road Closing Permit, Street Occupation Permit, Work Zone Permit, Asset Protection Permit, Out of Hours Permit.

For information please refer to Development Permits.