City of South Perth - Crossings (Crossovers)

Crossings (Crossovers)

Information relating to new and repairs of crossovers/driveways.

Last updated on: 23 May 2024

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Crossings (crossovers)
Damaged crossings
Crossing upgrades
New crossings
Removal of a crossing
Planning advice or approval?
Anonymous requests
Raise a request

Crossings (crossovers)

A crossing is the part of the driveway that crosses the verge between the kerb and the property boundary.
Maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner.
Minor maintenance such as rectifying cracks or cutting out and replacing small areas of the crossing can be completed without the approval of the City, as long as the works are in line with the City's specifications.

Damaged crossings

All repairs of crossings are the responsibility of the owner/occupier. The City is only responsible for damage caused by City activities (e.g. waste collection vehicles or council works). To report damage, raise a request below.

Crossing upgrades

Owners are entitled to a subsidy if upgrading a crossing to concrete or brick paving.
This applies to the first crossing to the residence.
Applications to upgrade a crossing, or to request the subsidy, are lodged via the mySouthPerth portal.
Any queries about upgrades and subsidies can be lodged via a request below.

Claiming a subsidy

To claim a subsidy, log into mySouthPerth and select Lodge an application

Click Start under Building Ancillary
Select Crossing Application from the dropdown
Input your address and click Next
In the first question (Select the nature of the proposed crossing works), select To claim a subsidy

Required documentation. Please provide:

A bank statement (recent - within six months) which reflects the account number for the funds to be paid to
Proof of original payment - receipt must be in the same name as details on the bank statement
For the site plan - attach a photo of completed works

New crossings

Applications for new crossings, or to request the subsidy for the first crossing to a property, are lodged via the mySouthPerth portal.
The City is responsible for approving the development of driveways by private contractors, or the City can be engaged to construct the crossing.
Any queries about a new crossing can be lodged via a request below.

Removal of a crossing

Any requests to remove a crossing are to be assessed by the City. If you would like to remove a crossing, raise a request below.

Planning advice or approval?

Any new or widened crossings will require either planning advice or approval. If you would like guidance on what you can, or cannot do, please submit a request for planning advice below. This includes advice on:

Crossover position/width
Proximity to trees/poles/services
More than one crossover per lot
Vehicle manoeuvring requirements

For all other queries, including specifications, please submit a Crossing Enquiry below.

Anonymous requests

Your contact details are required when lodging this request.

Raise a request

For crossing enquiries, raise the correct request type below.
An officer will investigate within 10 business days.

Crossing Enquiry

Request Planning Advice

Report Damaged Crossing

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