Vehicle Crossover (also known as vehicle crossing or driveway) on road reserve
A vehicle crossover is the section of driveway between your property boundary and the road edge or kerb. Approval from Council is required before constructing, altering, or relocating a crossover as it affects public infrastructure.
Types of crossovers
There are two types of crossovers with varied specifics depending on the environment.
Urban Crossovers are those typically located in township or built-up areas and abut kerb and channel on sealed roads and new installations must address the following requirements:
- Comply with IDM Standard Drawings within SD235–SD250 range.
- Concrete construction (min. 125mm thick with SL 72 mesh on crushed rock base)
- Width typically 3.0–3.6 metres
- Stormwater flow must be maintained in the kerb
- Any existing footpath to be replaced to new specifications.
Rural Crossovers are those typically located outside township areas, often along sealed or unsealed rural roads and installations must address the following requirements:
- Comply with IDM Standard Drawings within SD250–SD265 range.
- Culvert pipes are required where drainage lines exist or deemed required (typically 375mm diameter Class 2 RCP or equivalent).
- Driveable endwalls to match culvert pipe. Refer to SD 1991 A VicRoads driveable end wall detail for extra details.
- Connect to table drains or open shoulders (no kerb and channel).
- Constructed from crushed rock (may be sealed) or concrete.
- Tapers may be wider to allow turning from higher-speed roads
How do I know if I need a permit?
All new and replacement driveway crossovers will need a Works within Road Reserve Permit.
This permit can be obtained from one of our Customer Service Centres in Bannockburn or Smythesdale or can be downloaded from our website.
A Permit must be obtained prior to any works commencing. A permit fee applies.
Council needs to complete a site inspection once the site is prepared prior to pouring of cement or any backfill. A final inspection is also required post completion.
Application process
1. Submit Application: Include a site plan showing proposed location, dimensions, existing features, and drainage (culverts if required).
2. Assessment: Council will review alignment, sight distances, stormwater impacts, and safety.
3. Permit Issued: If approved, a permit will outline any conditions (e.g. pipe size, materials).
4. Inspection: Must be arranged before and/or after construction.
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How can a vehicle crossing reduce pedestrian safety?
Vehicle crossings create potential conflict between pedestrians (particularly young children and the elderly), cyclists and cars. Reducing or minimising crossovers across nature strips and footpaths can positively impact pedestrian and wheeled user (pram/scooter/wheelchair) safety.
If you are planning a multi-unit development, remember, a single vehicle crossing with a shared driveway and on-site turning area provides greater safety for our community than a single vehicle crossing and driveway for each dwelling, as cars can enter and exit the site in a forward direction. This is often a standard requirement.
How can vehicle crossing impact on the character of my street?
Hard paved surfaces in front yards and the loss of open space and opportunities for streetscape planting can potentially result in an unwelcoming environment. Increasing driveways will often reduce on street parking.
Can I have more than one crossover?
Council is seeking to minimise the number and width of vehicle crossings throughout the Shire to enhance liveability, amenity and safety of the public.
Unnecessary vehicle crossings can result in a loss of on-street parking, potentially reduce pedestrian safety and harm our environment by increasing stormwater runoff. They also affect the character and amenity of our streets.
Applicants seeking to introduce more than 1 crossover may be considered subject to additional requirements addressing above concerns.