Vehicle Crossing Permit
When do you need a Vehicle Crossing Permit?
If you are constructing a new vehicle entrance (also known as a driveway) to a property, or upgrading an existing one, you will need to apply for a Vehicle Crossing Permit and a Corridor Access Request (CAR) permit before you can start the work. You may also require a Traffic Management Plan.
A vehicle crossing is a connection between a property and a public road. Often referred to as a driveway entrance. All vehicle crossings must be approved by the Council and inspected by our staff throughout construction.
A Vehicle Crossing Permit application AND a Corridor Access Request (CAR) is needed by law for:
- constructing,
- repairing,
- removing or
- widening a vehicle crossing.
Make an application
Corridor Access Request (CAR) permit
You'll also need to apply for a Corridor Access Request (CAR) permit, which gives you Council permission to undertake work on our roads, footpaths or berms. No work can start until your CAR has been issued by us.
Find out more about a Corridor Access Request (CAR)
Find out what construction standards apply to your project
- Class A: Standard articulated vehicle crossing in rural area (PDF, 332.5KB)
- Class B: Standard Rural Vehicle Crossing for all activities that do not require a Class A crossing nor are residential activities in the rural area (PDF, 344.5KB)
- Class C: Standard Rural Vehicle Crossing for residential activities in the rural area, low density residential, reserve (active) and reserve (passive) zone (PDF, 332KB)
- Class D: Standard Commercial/Industrial Vehicle Entrance for non-residential activities in the urban area (PDF, 205.2KB)
- Class E: Standard residential vehicle entrance for residential activities in the Urban area (excluding the low density residential and reserve (Active Zones). (PDF, 205.2KB)
Approval and Inspections
All vehicle crossings must be approved by the Council and inspected by our staff throughout construction.
There is no cost for a Vehicle Crossing Permit, but they must be approved by Council to make sure the construction is carried out by qualified persons,and meets the required construction standards.
What does it cost?
No charge for the permit
We’re making it simpler and more cost effective for you to do your work. Our fees for approving a Vehicle Crossing permit and associated site inspections have been suspended for the time being.
There may be other council fees though if you need a Resource Consent.
