Do I need a Vehicle Crossing Permit?
It is a requirement of the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Law 2022 to obtain a permit to construct, remove, alter or upgrade a vehicle crossing and a requirement of the Road Management Act 2004 to obtain written consent of the coordinating road authority to conduct any works in, on, under or over a road. For more information on the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Law, please see the Local law detail page.
A vehicle crossing is the portion of driveway between the property boundary and the road, including the footpath and kerb.
Why do I need a Vehicle Crossing Permit?
The purpose of assessing an application and issuing a permit is to protect public safety, minimise damage to natural and built community assets and to ensure that works comply with the relevant Shire construction standards and specifications. To view or access a copy of the Standard relevant to your proposal, see Section 5 of the Shire’s Civil Engineering Standard Drawings.
An Authorised Officer will conduct inspections for the duration of the permit to monitor compliance with the permit and any associated conditions, to check that public safety is not impacted by the works and to ensure that any damage is repaired and paid for.
Do I need any other Permits or Approvals?
A Planning Permit is required to construct a vehicle crossing or alter an existing vehicle crossing that accesses a road within a 'Transport Zone 2' (typically a VicRoads Arterial Road or Freeway). To check if your road is a VicRoads Arterial Road, see the map of VicRoads Declared Roads(PDF, 802KB), or alternatively contact Council's Statutory Planning Department to confirm the zoning of the road you intend to create or alter access to. For more information on how to apply for a Planning Permit, see Lodging a Planning Application. Once the Planning Permit has been issued for the vehicle crossing, you will then need to apply for and obtain a Vehicle Crossing Permit prior to conduct the works.
A Planning Permit may be also required if either your property or the road reserve that your property adjoins is subject to a Heritage Overlay. To find out if a Heritage Overlay applies to your property, see Planning Advice.
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Memorandum of Authorisation (MOA) application must be submitted to and approved by the Mornington Peninsula Shire's Traffic & Transport Team prior to conducting any works on Shire roads, streets, lanes or footpaths. If your works are on a VicRoads Arterial Road, you must also comply with VicRoads/Department of Transport and Planning traffic management requirements. For further information on when a Traffic Management Plan is required, VicRoads requirements, or how to submit your TMP and MOA applications please visit Traffic Management Plans.
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