Apply for a vehicle crossing permit

A ‘crossing’ refers to the legal entry point into a property between the footpath and the street, providing vehicle access to the driveway.

It can also include any part of the kerb or footpath, usually made from concrete.

Although a crossover is built over Council Land, your responsibility as the property owner is to provide a properly constructed crossover where vehicles can access the property from a road. You are responsible for the construction, maintenance and cost of a crossover.

Performing work to a crossover without a permit is illegal, and you may receive a fine.

Who can apply?

• Owner of the property
• The assigned agent of the owner of the property
• The concreter hired by the owner of the property

How we assess applications

Each application is reviewed against our Vehicle Crossing Guidelines.

Fees

There is a non-refundable fee of $337 to apply for a crossover permit if you decide to proceed with the works once approved.

How to apply

Apply online

You can also download, complete, and mail back the vehicle crossing permit application form.

You can submit the application form:

• via post
• via email - assetpermitsconsent@casey.vic.gov.au

This form can be used to apply for requests including:

• New crossovers
• Widening existing crossovers
• Parking bays on nature strips
• Maintenance of existing crossovers
• Constructing temporary crossovers
• Crossovers concerning town planning permits.

After applying online

• A Council officer will conduct an onsite visit within 28 business days and assess your application.
• The officer will contact you via phone to advise you of the outcome. 
• If approved, you will receive an email link to make a payment for the permit. This payment link is only valid for 90 days.
• After payment, you will receive your permit and drawings via email within 5 business days.
• The permit includes drawings and specifications that outline the information you will need to ensure your concreter follows.
• Once you receive your permit, you can instruct your concreter to “box up” the crossover. Do not pour the concrete.
• When ready to pour the concrete, call Council on (03) 9705 5272 to request a pre-pour inspection. Three (3) business days' notice is required, and bookings are subject to availability.
• The Council officer will call you after the inspection, or they may discuss the on-site outcome with the concreter.  
• If the outcome is declined, the site will require a further inspection. A second inspection requires another business day's notice.
• If the site does not comply with the supplied plans on the second inspection, the permit will be cancelled, and you will be required to reapply.
• Once the pre-pour inspection is approved, you can pour the concrete.

Please Note:

• You must not start any work until a permit is issued.
• Once granted, the permit is valid for 12 months.
• Conducting any work without a Council Permit is illegal, and you may receive an infringement notice if you do so.

Street trees

Where vehicle crossings are proposed within the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) or three (3) metres, whichever is greater, the volume of TPZ encroachment, tree retention value, replacement value, and the opportunity for further tree planting within the nature strip will be considered as part of the assessment.

Conditions regarding vehicle crossing construction methodology may apply as part of permit approval. Where removal and/or replacement of a street(s) tree are approved, the applicant is responsible for all associated costs.

Road infrastructure clearances

The applicant must contact the appropriate Authority to obtain approval before submitting a vehicle crossing Application to Council. 

If any services are within one metre of the proposed vehicle crossing, you must obtain the appropriate service authority’s written permission stating that the approved distance for the vehicle crossing is allowed from their service for consideration of your application.

The applicant is responsible for the costs of any modification, relocation or removal of infrastructure required to facilitate a vehicle crossing to be constructed, altered, or removed.  

Considerations

• More than 1 vehicle crossing may be considered concerning the objectives of Council’s guidelines.
• Concerning asset protection and street parking availability, the Council's Asset Permits and Consent Team may consider reducing the width to a minimum of 3 metres or increasing it to a maximum of 5.5 metres. This must be approved.
• For commercial properties, the width will be determined in accordance with relevant VPA EDCM Standard Drawings and to the satisfaction of Councils Asset Permits and Consent Team.
• Clear sightlines of the new vehicle crossing must be achieved, and the Responsible Authority will determine this in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards to its satisfaction.
• Council aims to enhance and maintain streetscapes. Vehicle crossings are to be constructed in a material and shape consistent with the overall appearance of the streetscape.
• Applications that do not comply with these guidelines may be approved. Requests for special consideration and exemptions may require further investigation. The applicant is responsible for any costs associated with these investigations.