Commercial driveway permit

Apply for a permit to build or modify a commercial driveway. Check what supporting information to provide.

When you need a permit

You need a commercial driveway permit to:

build a new driveway, including one approved as part of a development application

modify an existing commercial driveway.

Important things to know

Even if a new commercial driveway is approved as part of a development application submitted to Council or Economic Development Queensland, you need to apply for a permit to complete the work.
If the new commercial driveway is part of a new development that is currently being assessed by Council, you need to wait until the development is approved before applying for a permit.

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Development application process

Apply for a commercial driveway permit

Prepare your documents

You need to supply a detailed site plan with your permit application. It must include the:

location of the proposed driveway relevant to the frontage or frontages of the property, including the street name
location of any existing driveways, if you’re applying for an additional driveway or replacing an existing driveway
north point
proposed width of the driveway
proposed location in relation to other assets, such as street trees, utility infrastructure and bus stops
proposed finish, such as broomed finished concrete and exposed aggregate.

You also need to supply photos showing the:

location of the proposed or existing driveway
area surrounding the location of the proposed or existing driveway.

Submit your application

Apply for your driveway permit online using the Application/Notice to Work on Council Property form.

You can pay the application fee of $685.00 with a Visa or Mastercard.

Apply online

After you apply

New driveway

A permit application for a driveway that’s not part of a development application will be assessed by a Built Environment Officer within 5 working days. If required, a site inspection will be completed during the assessment process.

A permit application for a driveway that’s part of a development approval will be assessed by a Development Assessment Engineer within:

10 working days for a standard commercial driveway permit
15 working days if a Schedule 12 is required.

If your application is approved, you’ll receive a permit with relevant conditions.

Modification to a driveway

Permit applications for resurfacing, repairs or modifications to a driveway will be assessed by a Built Environment and Land Use Officer within 10 working days. If required, a site inspection will be done during the assessment process.

A permit application for work to a driveway that’s part of operational work or a development approval will be assessed by a Development Assessment Engineer within 10 to 15 working days.

If your application is approved, you’ll receive a permit with relevant conditions.

Note

The permit is valid for 12 months. All work must be completed within this period. If work is not completed within 12 months, you will need to apply for a new permit.