Driveway crossover permit in City of Monash, VIC
A driveway that crosses the footpath or nature strip in City of Monash needs a vehicle crossing permit. The fee is $309.20 (2026-27). Who applies: Property owner or contractor (works manager public liability certificate recommended). The council's page is https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Planning-Development/Asset-Protection-Permits/Vehicle-Crossing (checked 17 Oct 2026).
Checked 17 October 2026.
Vehicle Crossing Permit
Example coverage: Glen Waverley VIC.
- Fee and fee year
- $309.20, 2026-27. The council's fee table goes up to $744.30. Allow for application, inspection and any bond separately.
- Who applies
- Property owner or contractor (works manager public liability certificate recommended)
- Timeframe
- Vehicle Crossing Permit application advice may take up to 10 working days. Permit expires 6 months from issue
- Contractor
- Not mandated; works manager public liability certificate of currency recommended
- Plans
- Site plan and minimum 5 site photos required; traffic management plan recommended; MOA from DTP on arterial roads
- Inspection fee
- Additional inspection fee $215 if Council attends 3 or more times for reinstatement
- Bond
- Refundable security deposit, amount varies by works (see Engineering Permit Fees 2026-27 PDF)
- Council notes, as captured
- Fee year taken from the linked 2026-27 fee schedule named on the page.
Open the City of Monash 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 Melbourne list.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a new driveway in City of Monash?
If it crosses the footpath or nature strip, you generally do. City of Monash charges $309.20 (2026-27).
Who applies, me or the concreter?
Who applies: Property owner or contractor (works manager public liability certificate recommended). 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: Vehicle Crossing Permit application advice may take up to 10 working days. Permit expires 6 months from issue.
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Spotted an out-of-date fee?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.