Driveways and Crossovers
A driveway crossover is the section of the driveway in front of a property boundary and includes the kerb and channel. The road reserve is the public land outside a property boundary.
The owner of a property is responsible for providing and maintaining the driveway crossing. The City Launceston is responsible when damage to the crossing is caused by Council's works or if the Council's services need replacing.
All new, replacement, alteration, or repairs to driveway crossings will need a Council permit via an application. There is no application fee, only a procedure to follow.
Please note a Planning Application may be required and additional fees may apply.
Once your application has been received, our Officer will look at your plan and the site and be in touch with you. If your plan and request are approved an official letter and permit will be provided to you within five to 10 working days.
For advice and more information, call the Council's Customer Service Centre.
Driveways and Crossovers FAQ
What makes up a driveway crossover?
The layback and wings - form the lowered portion of the kerb and channel that allows you to drive smoothly from the road, onto the driveway crossover. The layback is the sloped, ramp like portion and the wings, either side of the layback, connect back to the raised kerb and channel.
The crossover apron is the portion of the driveway that runs from the layback to the property boundary, it connects the crossover to the property's internal driveway.
How wide is a single driveway crossover?
3.6 metres (not including the wings).
How wide is a double driveway crossover?
6 metres (not including the wings).
How wide are driveway crossover wings?
How far from my side property boundary does the driveway need to be?
How far from above ground infrastructure (power and light poles, fire hydrants, water and sewer mains etc.) does my driveway need to be?
Can I have a second driveway crossover?
A second driveway crossover will be considered on a case-by-case basis