Driveway crossover permit in City of Boroondara, VIC
A driveway that crosses the footpath or nature strip in City of Boroondara needs a vehicle crossing permit. The fee is $411 (year not stated on the council page). Who applies: Only property owners or contractors may apply. The council's page is https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-building/building/works-permits/roads-and-footpaths/vehicle-crossings/vehicle-crossing-permit (checked 17 Oct 2026).
Checked 17 October 2026.
Vehicle Crossing Permit
Coverage: a metro council in VIC. None of the suburbs on this site is matched to it yet.
- Fee and fee year
- $411, year not stated on the council page. Allow for application, inspection and any bond separately.
- Who applies
- Only property owners or contractors may apply
- Timeframe
- Allow up to 10 business days for your application to be assessed.
- Contractor
- Contractor submits pre-works notification with certificate of currency, minimum $20M public liability
- Plans
- Traffic Guidance Scheme or Traffic Management Plan by a qualified person
- Inspection fee
- $139.50 per inspection (covers pre-pour and follow-up; additional inspections charged)
- Council notes, as captured
- Year not stated on page.
Open the City of Boroondara page for the current vehicle crossing guidance.
Checked 17 October 2026.
The permit is separate from the concrete. For the concrete, see the driveway cost guide, and for businesses, the your city list.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a new driveway in City of Boroondara?
If it crosses the footpath or nature strip, you generally do. City of Boroondara charges $411 (year not stated on the council page).
Who applies, me or the concreter?
Who applies: Only property owners or contractors may apply. Ask your concreter who is doing it and put it in the quote. Ask your concreter who is doing it and put it in the quote.
How long does a crossover permit take?
The council states: Allow up to 10 business days for your application to be assessed.
Why does your table say "not found"?
We list a fee only when it is on a council page we can open. Not found means we could not find one on the date shown.
Spotted an out-of-date fee? Tell us through the correction form with the council link and we will update the row.