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Driveways

A driveway is a vehicular access point for a property adjacent to a road or street crossing over a verge, nature strip and/or footpath. In most cases, the driveway is formed from the kerb and channel or edge of the carriageway to the property boundary.

NOTE: Driveways are the property owner's responsibility and any associated driveway construction costs, construction activities and maintenance are not Council's responsibility.

Is DTMR approval required?

Yes. If your property is located on a state-controlled road, a ‘Road Corridor Permit' issued by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) will need to be obtained. The application form is available from all DTMR offices, or download from the DTMR website http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/.

Do I need a Council permit?

Residential Property

When constructing the initial driveway you do not need approval to build a standard driveway. You are required to comply with the driveway standard drawing and comply with all conditions. Refer to the Driveway Fact Sheet and relevant standard drawings.

You only need Council approval if your application refers to an additional driveway or if the driveway planned for is on a major road (see Attachment B of the Driveway Permit Application Kit).

Driveway Fact Sheet:

Driveway Fact Sheet (PDF, 84 kb)

Residential property with kerb and channel:

Standard Residential Driveway Invert And Slab - SR12 (PDF, 1.2 mb)

Residential property without kerb and channel:

Standard Invert Crossing for Areas Without Kerb And Channel - SR15 (PDF, 804 kb)
Standard Rural Road Driveway Pipe Crossing - SR16 (PDF, 1 mb)

Driveway Permit Application Kit

Driveway Permit Application Kit (PDF, 132 kb)

Commercial Property

Yes. To construct a new driveway or upgrade or modify an existing driveway, approval is required from Council in the form of a Driveway Permit. Driveways shall be constructed in accordance with Council's standard drawings and minimum requirements. Complete the below Driveway Permit Application Kit and submit to Council.

Driveway Permit Application Kit (PDF, 132 kb)