Constructing a driveway in Logan City transcript

Constructing and maintaining a residential driveway over the section that crosses the nature strip (from the property boundary to the edge of the road) is the property owner’s responsibility.

Driveways must be constructed using the correct specifications and plans. Correctly constructed driveways avoid things like steep driveway slopes and stormwater runoff and make it safe for pedestrians to walk across.

If your property fronts to a state-controlled road, please apply directly to Transport and Main Roads for your driveway. You can find more information by visiting State-controlled roads.

Your property must have more than 30 metres of frontage to be eligible for a second driveway.

Residential driveways – kerb and channel

If there is kerb and channel on the road outside your property you may need to apply to install a driveway/crossover.

If you answer yes to all the questions below you do not need to submit an application.

• Will the driveway be constructed in line with the Standard drawings provided below?
• Will this be the only driveway/crossover for the property?
• Will there be a clear view of passing pedestrians and vehicles from the driveway?
• Will the driveway levels match the existing concrete footpaths (if present)?
• Will the driveway be 600mm clear of the nearest stormwater pit?
• Will the driveway be 800mm clear of any power or light poles?
• Will the driveway be in a location where there are no road signs or trees?
• Will the driveway be in a location where there are no concrete traffic islands, parking bay / pad or double unbroken centre line on the road in front of the driveway?
• Is the driveway at least 6 metres from the tangent point (TP) of an intersection
  (see Standard Drawing RS-049)? 
• Will the driveway be in a location where there are no water meters, fire hydrants or valves in the path of the driveway?
• Will the driveway be in a location where it will not cover the water supply pipe between the main and the meter?
• Will the driveway be in a location where there are no sewerage or stormwater manholes in the path of the driveway?
• Will the driveway be in a location where it will not be built over a Council easement?
• Will the driveway be in a location where it will not be within 10m of the approach side of a bus stop?

If you answered NO to any of the questions above you will need to submit an application. You can apply online or fill in a Residential driveway application (PDF 77 KB) and return it to us.

There is no inspection fee for this application.

You can find more information on our Driveways or crossovers fact sheet (PDF 182 KB)

Standard drawings (kerb and channel)

The following documents provide more information about our specifications for residential driveways:

• Standard drawing no. RS-049 – drawing 1 (PDF 64 KB)
• Standard drawing no. RS-050 – drawing 2 (PDF 100 KB)
• Standard drawing no. RS-065 pathways – drawing 3 (PDF 108 KB).

Residential driveways – No kerb and channel on the block frontage

Roads that do not have kerb and channel are likely to have a stormwater drain on the road side. This is common in rural areas and can make it hard for a vehicle to access the property.

To improve vehicle access to a property it is common to construct a driveway using a pipe. This is known as a pipe crossover. If you want to install a driveway with a pipe crossover we will work with you to find the best location and pipe size.

If there is no kerb and channel on the road outside your property, you will need to apply to install a driveway/crossover. You can apply online or fill in Residential driveway ­– no kerb and channel application (PDF 97 KB) and return to us.

A fee and inspection are required for this application. We will forward an invoice to you when we approve your application.

You can find more information on our Driveways or crossovers fact sheet (PDF 182 KB).

Standard drawings (no kerb and channel)

The following documents provide more information about our specifications:

• Standard drawing no. RS-056 – drawing 1 (PDF 109 KB)
• Standard drawing no. 800396 – drawing 2 (PDF 150 KB)
• Standard drawing no. 800397 – drawing 3 (PDF 171 KB).

Commercial or industrial driveways

To construct a driveway for a commercial or industrial property you need to apply for an operational works permit.

Find out more about operational works or contact our team for more information.

More information

If you need more information about residential driveways, please email us at  council@logan.qld.gov.au or call us on 07 3412 5282.