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Vehicle crossings

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A vehicle crossing is the section of driveway that crosses the footpath and grass verge and connects the road with the boundary of a property.

The initial construction of a vehicle crossing, including the cost of construction, is your responsibility and you are required to get a permit for this. On-going maintenance of vehicle crossings in Auckland city is the council's responsibility.

• How to apply
• Construction guidelines
• Inspections

How to apply

A separate permit is required for the construction of each new vehicle crossing or alteration to an existing vehicle crossing.

Customers must lodge their application for a permit by post or in person at council offices in Graham Street, or at the Waiheke Island Service Centre.

There is a non-refundable application fee of $230, which covers the processing and inspection charges.

All applications must be on the correct form and include the following information:

• a sketched plan showing the dimensions of the proposed crossing and its location in relation to property boundaries
• if applicable, your sketched plan should also include:
  • existing crossing
  • trees
  • poles - power, telephone, signs
  • cesspits in street
  • underground utility services
  • other features - including intersections, pedestrian crossings or traffic signals.

Download an application form (40k PDF)

Alternatively you can contact us to request a form be posted to you.

A resource consent may be required should the proposed vehicle crossing infringe any district plan rules. We recommend that you contact us to discuss your proposal before submitting your application.

Once the permit has been approved, it is valid for three months. Works must be carried out within this time period or the permit will lapse and you will need to reapply.

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Construction guidelines

All workmanship must be of a high standard and comply with the following guidelines:

• Transport standard engineering details
• the footpath and vehicle crossing policy

Additionally all construction work must be carried out safely in accordance with the Code of practice for working in the road - Auckland region. A temporary traffic management plan may be required.

Helpful tips

• the construction zone around a vehicle crossing is to be kept safe at all times and the work completed as quickly as possible
• the footpath must remain accessible to pedestrians at all times, including access by wheelchairs and prams. This may require ramping between the excavated area and the existing footpath
• crossings must be constructed to match the existing footpath and channel levels. They should also be graded to give sufficient clearance to the underside of all vehicles
• the gradient of the vehicle crossing is not to exceed 1:4 for land zoned residential, and 1:8 for all other land
• if the edge of the vehicle crossing is within one metre of a crack, joint or existing edge of footpath, the existing footpath shall be replaced as part of the reinstatement and saw cut accordingly
• any bluestone kerb blocks removed during construction are to remain the property of Auckland City Council. For collection and re-distribution please contact us

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Inspections

Inspections should be arranged after excavation, boxing and before pouring concrete, and within 28 days of completion of the works. Contact us to arrange an inspection with a minimum of 24 hours notice.

Updated July 2008