Crossover permits in Melbourne's north.

What is a crossover?

The vehicle crossing — or crossover — is the section of driveway between the road and your property boundary, across the nature strip and footpath. It's on council land, so council controls how it's built.

The permits you'll usually need

• Vehicle crossing permit — to build, widen or replace a crossover. Council checks the location against street trees, poles, pits and intersections.
• Asset protection permit — required by most councils for building works, so damage to footpaths, kerbs and nature strips can be traced and fixed.

Fees and processing times change, so check your council's current rates — we lodge the applications for you.

Which council are you in?

• Hume City Council: Mickleham, Craigieburn, Kalkallo, Greenvale, Roxburgh Park, Broadmeadows, Sunbury and part of Donnybrook.
• City of Whittlesea: Wollert, Epping, South Morang, Mernda, Doreen, Thomastown and part of Donnybrook.
• Mitchell Shire Council: Wallan and Beveridge.

How the build works

Once approved, we saw-cut the kerb, excavate, form and pour to council's standard drawing — usually plain grey concrete — and book any required inspection. Building the crossover and driveway together saves a second setup and keeps everything flush.

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