Driveway crossover permit in City of Sydney, NSW
City of Sydney publishes no vehicle crossing fee that we could find (checked 17 Oct 2026). Phone the council before booking a concreter, and ask for the fee, who applies and how long approval takes.
Checked 17 October 2026.
Driveway application (construct, repair or abolish a driveway) plus driveway road opening permit
Example coverage: Sydney CBD NSW.
- Fee and fee year
- Fee not published. Allow for application, inspection and any bond separately.
- Who applies
- Owner; may use own contractor or accept Council quote
- Timeframe
- If the City builds it, can take up to 28 days after payment of the quote; contractor timing is negotiated
- Contractor
- Own contractor or the City's contractor
- Council notes, as captured
- Application only accepted if the correct fee is paid; fee amount sits in the Revenue policy: Fees and charges (published 1 July 2026), not on this page.
Open the City of Sydney 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 Sydney list.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a new driveway in City of Sydney?
If it crosses the footpath or nature strip, you generally do.
Who applies, me or the concreter?
Who applies: Owner; may use own contractor or accept Council quote. 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: If the City builds it, can take up to 28 days after payment of the quote; contractor timing is negotiated.
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Spotted an out-of-date fee?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.