Driveway crossover permit in Knox City Council, VIC
A driveway that crosses the footpath or nature strip in Knox City Council needs a vehicle crossing permit. The fee is $425 (2026-27).
Checked 17 October 2026.
Road Opening Permit (covers vehicle crossings)
Coverage: a metro council in VIC. None of the suburbs on this site is matched to it yet.
- Fee and fee year
- $425, 2026-27. Allow for application, inspection and any bond separately.
- Who applies
- Confirm whether the owner or an authorised contractor submits.
- Timeframe
- If your request is approved, you will receive the permit via email within 5 business days.
- Council notes, as captured
- A council officer carries out a site inspection once application and fee received. Knox also publishes Vehicle Crossing Guidelines 2026.
Open the Knox City Council 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 Knox City Council?
If it crosses the footpath or nature strip, you generally do. Knox City Council charges $425 (2026-27).
Who applies, me or the concreter?
Ask your concreter who is doing it and put it in the quote.
How long does a crossover permit take?
The council states: If your request is approved, you will receive the permit via email within 5 business days.
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Spotted an out-of-date fee?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.