Driveway crossover permit in The Hills Shire Council, NSW
The Hills Shire Council 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.
Vehicular Crossing Request (driveway)
Example coverage: Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills NSW.
- Fee and fee year
- Fee not published. Allow for application, inspection and any bond separately.
- Who applies
- Confirm whether the owner or an authorised contractor submits.
- Timeframe
- Contractor may commence work after 4 hours of being issued a receipt; initial inspection booked after formwork
- Contractor
- Contractor must be selected before applying; current public liability insurance of no less than $10 million
- Council notes, as captured
- Fee for each driveway sits in Council's adopted Schedule of Fees and Charges; different fees for standard/residential vs heavy duty.
Open the The Hills Shire 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 Sydney list.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a new driveway in The Hills Shire Council?
If it crosses the footpath or nature strip, you generally do.
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: Contractor may commence work after 4 hours of being issued a receipt; initial inspection booked after formwork.
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Spotted an out-of-date fee?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.