Vehicle crossing permit

Permanent vehicle crossing

The applicant must:

• submit a complete Permanent Vehicle Crossing Application (PDF 112 KB), with required documentation,
• provide a dimensioned plan of the site, including any pits, poles, drainage points, street trees, existing/redundant vehicle crossovers etc,
• a copy of the endorsed plans of any related Planning Permit, 
• provide a copy of current Public Liability Insurance for $20 million (minimum).

Temporary vehicle crossing

A temporary vehicle crossing 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 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.

For further information phone City Permits on 03 9209 6216.

The applicant is required to:

• Submit a complete Temporary Vehicle Crossing Application (PDF 109 KB).
• Provide a detailed site plan/drawing (scaled 1:200) of the proposed vehicle crossing showing all physical constraints (posts, poles, infrastructure, street trees); including the proposed location of the crossing; and internal dimensions of the parking space.

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

Assessment of a permanent vehicle crossing 

Before deciding upon an application an officer will consider:

• if two vehicles could be accommodated on the property,
• the proposed width of the vehicle crossing, which should be no more than 3 metres wide (plus splays) to a single residence,
• any existing rear access to the property, that could provide off-street parking, without loss of on street parking,
• safety impacts on pedestrians, road users and the public from the proposed access point and vehicle movements,
• if the location is a local or main arterial road, any impacts upon utility services, infrastructure and public assets, including street trees,
• any other matter that is relevant.

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.

Prior to construction

Any required changes to street signs, parking metres, road line-markings or other public assets is the property owner’s expense.

In some instances, a charge (amenity value) will be required for the loss of a street tree, and to contribute towards a replacement. permit is issued.

What does a permit cost?

Application fee for temporary vehicle crossing: $185.00, or

Application fee for permanent vehicle crossing: $290.00, plus +

Permit fee: $205.00

Bond: $1,800 (refundable after full reinstatement to satisfaction of Council)

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

Please refer to our Fee Schedule for a list of all permit fees and charges: Development Permits Fee Schedule 2024-25 (PDF 740KB).

How do I lodge my application?

Apply online with all required documents.

Request a Final Inspection and bond refund

To request a final inspection of a completed vehicle crossing and removal of any redundant crossing, the applicant must notify Council within 24 hours by submitting a Vehicle 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.

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.