Driveway Permit Application Kit (PDF, 115 kb) - Ipswich City Council

IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL
Driveway Permit
Application Kit
Property Owners Details
Name
Telephone Number
Email
Address
Address of Proposed Works
Lot Number
RP/Sp Number
Self Assessment and declaration of owner/s:
Check the appropriate box for each question
The application is for a driveway on a
residential property
Please check Attachment A to see if
the road that your proposed driveway
exits onto, is a State Controlled Road.
If your road is listed you are required to
obtain a ‘Road Corridor Permit’ issued
by Queensland Department of Transport
and Main Roads. A ‘Road Corridor Permit’
application form is available for download
from the Departments website at
www.tmr.qld.gov.au.
I understand that my road is listed as a State
Controlled Road in Attachment A and I have
attached the ‘Road Corridor Permit’.
Please check Attachment B to see if the
road that your proposed driveway exits
onto, is listed as a Major Road. Major Roads
are heavy traffic use roads.
Tick if the road is listed as a Major Road.
I acknowledge that the design and
construction of the driveway is my
responsibility as the property owner.
o Yes
o No
o Yes
o No
o Yes
o No
o Yes
o No
There is existing kerb and channel at
the proposed driveway location and I
understand that kerb and channel shall be
saw cut along the invert of the kerb and
broken out to fit the driveway slab. This
includes mountable kerb and channel.
The information of standard drawing and
the design construction are given in the
attached information sheet.
I have reviewed the standard drawing in the
application kit and the proposed works will
comply with it. Sketch plan attached.
I have read Attachment C and can comply
with all conditions.
I understand that if I do not comply with
the conditions of the Permit, I may be liable
to penalties, my permit may be revoked and
I may be required to remove the driveway
and restore the road reserve at my expense.
o Yes
o No
o Yes
o No
o Yes
o No
o Yes
o No
I do solemnly and sincerely declare that the
information provided is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
Note: Providing false information may render you
liable to legal action.
Applicants Name
Signature
Date
Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee
approval. If approved, a permit will be issued.
Completed application can be submitted:-
In person: Ipswich City Council
Customer Service Centre
143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
Post: PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305
Fax: (07) 38106731
Email:
council@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Ipswich City Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with
section 75 Local Government Act 2009 so that we can assess your application.
We will not disclose your personal information outside of Council unless we are
required by law or you have given your consent. By completing and signing this
form and returning it to Council, we will consider that you have given us your
consent to manage your personal information in the manner described in Council’s
Privacy Statement, Personal Information Digest and this collection notice
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Sketch plan of proposed driveway works
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Attachment A
Attachment A -State Controlled Roads
• Aberdare Street (Dinmore)
• Brisbane Road (Riverview/Dinmore/Ebbw Vale/Bundamba/
Booval/East Ipswich/Newtown/Ipswich) (from Ipswich
Motorway to East Street)
• Brisbane Road (Goodna) (from Bertha Street West to Ipswich
Motorway)
• Brisbane Road (Redbank) (from Bridge Street East to Ipswich
Motorway)
• Brisbane Valley Highway
• Centenary Highway
• Churchill Street (Ipswich)
• Cunningham Highway
• Delacy Street (North Ipswich) (from Downs Street to
Tantivy Street)
• Downs Street (North Ipswich) (from The Terrace to Pine
Mountain Road)
• East Street (Ipswich)
• Endeavour Road (Riverview) (from Moggill Ferry Road to
McEwan Street)
• Fernvale Road (Brassall) (from Pine Mountain Road to the
Warrego Highway)
• Haigslea Amberley Road (Amberley/Walloon/Haigslea)
• Ipswich Boonah Road (Peak Crossing/Purga/Goolman)
• Ipswich Motorway
• Ipswich Rosewood Road (Amberley/Willowbank/Jeebropilly/
Rosewood/Thagoona)
• John Street (Rosewood) (from Waight Street to School Street)
• Karrabin Rosewood Road (Karrabin/Walloon/Thagoona/
Rosewood)
• Lanefield Road (Rosewood)
• Limestone Street (Ipswich) (from East Street to Queen Victoria
Parade)
• McEwan Street (Riverview)
• Moggill Ferry Road (Riverview)
• Mount Crosby Road (Tivoli/North Tivoli/Chuwar/Karalee)
(from Tantivy Street to ICC Boundary at Colleges Crossing)
• Pine Mountain Road (Pine Mountain/Muirlea/Brassall/North
Ipswich) (from Downs Street to Fernvale Road)
• Pine Street (Ipswich)
• Queen Street (Marburg) (from the Warrego Highway to
Rosewood Marburg Road)
• Queen Street (Walloon)
• Queen Victoria Parade (Ipswich)
• Rosewood Laidley Road (Rosewood/Ashwell/Lanefield/
Calvert/Grandchester)
• Rosewood Marburg Road (Rosewood/Tallegalla/Marburg)
• Rosewood Warrill View Road (Rosewood/Ebenezer/Lower
Mount Walker)
• School Street (Rosewood)
• Swanbank Road (Swanbank/Flinders View/Raceview) (from
South Station Road to Memorial Drive)
• Symes Street (Grandchester)
• Tantivy Street (Tivoli) (from Delacy Street to Mount
Crosby Road)
• The Terrace (North Ipswich) (from Pine Street to Downs Street)
• Waight Street (Rosewood)
• Walloon Road (Rosewood)
• Warrego Highway (Ipswich/Raceview/Churchill/Yamanto)
• Warwick Road (Ipswich/Raceview/Churchill/Yamanto)
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Attachment B
Attachment B - Major Roads
• Addison Road (Camira/Carole Park)
• Albion Street (Brassall)
• Alice Street (Gailes/Goodna)
• Arthur Summervilles Road (Karalee)
• Ash Street (Flinders View/Yamanto)
• Augusta Parkway (Augustine Heights/Bellbird Park/Brookwater)
• Blackall Street (Basin Pocket/East Ipswich) (from King Edward
Parade to Norman Street)
• Blackstone Road (Eastern Heights/Newtown/Silkstone)
• Boundary Road (Carole Park)
• Bremer Street (Ipswich)
• Brisbane Street (Ipswich/West Ipswich) (from Hooper Street to
Burnett Street)
• Brisbane Terrace (Goodna/Redbank)
• Burnett Street (Ipswich/Woodend/Sadliers Crossing/West
Ipswich)
• Cedar Road (Redbank Plains)
• Cemetery Road (Eastern Heights/Ipswich/Raceview)
• Chelmsford Avenue (Ipswich)
• Chermside Road (East Ipswich/Ipswich/Newtown/Eastern
Heights) (from Salisbury Road to Jacaranda Street)
• City Point Drive (Springfield Central)
• Cobalt Street (Carole Park)
• Collingwood Drive (Collingwood Park/Redbank/
Redbank Plains)
• Commercial Drive (Springfield)
• Court Street (Ipswich)
• Darling Street East (Ipswich/Woodend/Sadliers Crossing)
• Deebing Creek Connection Road (Deebing Heights)
• Deebing Creek Road (Yamanto)
• Eagle Street (Collingwood Park/Goodna/Redbank/
Redbank Plains)
• Edwards Street (Raceview/Flinders View) (from Briggs Road to
Ripley Road)
• Elizabeth Street (Woodend)
• Ellenborough Street (Ipswich/Woodend)
• Essex Street (Chuwar/Karalee)
• Formation Street (Carole Park)
• Ginn Street (Ipswich)
• Gordon Street (Ipswich)
• Grampian Drive (Deebing Heights)
• Grande Avenue (Spring Mountain/Springfield Lakes)
• Gray Street (Ipswich)
• Hooper Street (West Ipswich)
• Hunter Street (Brassall)
• Jacaranda Street (East Ipswich/North Booval)
• Jacob Street (Dinmore)
• Johnson Road (Carole Park)
• Junction Road (Barellan Point/Chuwar/Karalee)
• Keidges Road (Redbank Plains/Bellbird Park/Augustine Heights)
• Kerners Road (Deebing Heights/Yamanto)
• Kholo Road (Chuwar/Muirlea/North Ipswich)
• King Edward Parade (Ipswich)
• Kingsmill Road (Coalfalls)
• Kruger Parade (Redbank/Bellbird Park)
• Limestone Street (Ipswich)
• Lobb Street (Churchill/One Mile)
• Lowry Street (North Ipswich)
• Main Street (Springfield Central)
• Marsden Parade (Ipswich)
• Mary Street (Blackstone/Bundamba)
• Milford Street (Ipswich)
• Mill Street (Goodna) (from Queen Street to Bertha Street)
• Mine Street (Redbank)
• Moffatt Street (Ipswich/West Ipswich)
• Mortimer Street (Ipswich)
• Mount Juillerat Drive (Augustine Heights)
• Mur Boulevard (Springfield)
• Namatjira Drive (Collingwood Park)
• Nev Smith Drive (Camira/Springfield)
• Nicholas Street (Ipswich)
• Norman Street (Basin Pocket/East Ipswich)
• Old Ipswich Road (New Chum/Redbank/Riverview)
• Old Logan Road (Camira/Carole Park/Gailes/Springfield)
• Old Toowoomba Road (Leichhardt/One Mile) (from Brisbane
Street to Toongarra Road)
• Olga Street (Ipswich)
• Pine Mountain Road (Muirlea/Pine Mountain)
• Pine Street (North Ipswich) (from The Terrace to Delacy Street)
• Pottery Road (Dinmore/New Chum)
• Pring Street (Ipswich)
• Queen Street (Goodna)
• Raceview Street (Eastern Heights/Raceview)
• Redbank Plains Road (Bellbird Park Blackstone/Collingwood
Park/Goodna/New Chum/Redbank Plains)
• Reif Street (Flinders View) (from Whitehill Road to Ripley Road)
• Ripley Road (Flinders View/Ripley/South Ripley)
• River Road (Dinmore)
• Riverview Road (Riverview)
• Robertson Road (Eastern Heights/Raceview/Silkstone)
• Roderick Street (Ipswich)
• Roseberry Parade (Woodend)
• Salisbury Road (Eastern Heights/Ipswich)
• School Road (Redbank Plains/White Rock)
• Sinnathamby Boulevard (Springfield Central)
• Smiths Road (Goodna/Redbank)
• South Station Road (Booval/Flinders View/Raceview/
Silkstone) (from Brisbane Road to Owen Street)
• South Street (Ipswich)
• Southern Cross Circuit (Springfield Central)
• Springfield Greenbank Arterial (Brookwater/Springfield/
Springfield Central/Springfield Lakes)
• Springfield Lakes Boulevard (Springfield Lakes)
• Springfield Parkway (Springfield)
• Thomas Street (Blackstone)
• Thorn Street (Ipswich)
• Toongarra Road (Karrabin/Leichhardt/Wulkuraka)
• Warwick Road (Ipswich) (from Roderick Street to
Churchill Street)
• Wattle Street (North Booval)
• Wharf Street (Ipswich)
• Woogaroo Street (Goodna) (Church Street to Layard Street)
• Wulkuraka Connection Road (Blacksoil/Karrabin)
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Attachment C
• The Permit Holder or their contractor must take
out and maintain liability insurance in an amount
of not less than $10 million in respect of the
driveway works which indemnifies the Council
in respect of any liability arising from the works.
NOTE: A current home and contents policy for
the property may comply with this condition - the
applicant should seek further advice from their
insurer.
• The Permit Holder is responsible for all costs
associated with complying with permit conditions.
• The driveway, including the driveway construction,
must not unduly obstruct or prejudice the safety
of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
• Should the driveway construction obstruct or
cause interference with the road for an extended
period of time, a Temporary Road Closure Permit
Applicaiton Form must be submitted in addition
to the Driveway Permit Form.
• All necessary actions must be undertaken to
protect the public from nuisance, injury and loss
during the construction of the driveway including
the safe passage of all road users.
• Appropriate signage and barrier protection must
be maintained in accordance with the Manual
of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Works on
Roads for the duration of construction works.
• All public infrastructure (e.g. footpaths, kerb, gully
pits, traffic signs etc) that is disturbed, damaged
or removed when undertaking the driveway
construction shall be reinstated at the Permit
Holders expense and to the satisfaction of the
Ipswich City Council.
• Public utility services must not be damaged during
the driveway construction.
• A “Dial Before You Dig” search must be undertaken
before construction commences.
• Any damage caused to public utility services
as part of a driveway must be reported to the
relevant service authority as soon as possible.
• Service fittings such as fire hydrants, water supply
valves, water meters, must not be covered.
• The removal of trees or shrubs from the road
reserve is not permitted without prior consent
from Council.
• Only one driveway is permitted per property .
• The driveway must be constructed in accordance
with Standard Drawing (overleaf).
• The driveway must be located at a minimum
clearance of 12 metres (measured from the
cadastral boundary) from intersections, 600
millimetres from the back stone of any stormwater
drainage inlet and 800 millimetres from power
poles or light poles.
• The driveway must be constructed of concrete
(with a broomed or stencilled finish), or asphalt
surfacing over a compacted road base or block
pavers installed to the manufacturer’s standards for
vehicular loadings.
• Where a new driveway crosses an existing concrete
path the path must be saw cut and removed across
the full driveway width.
• The driveway must be a full slab construction with
a cross fall to direct runoff to the stormwater drain
- tracks are not permitted on the road reserve.
• The maximum width of the driveway is 6 metres.
• The profile of the driveway must transition
smoothly and safely to the adjacent pathway.
• The verge area must be returned to a safe and
tidy condition within 20 days of construction
commencement.
• The driveway must be maintained in a safe and tidy
state.
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Driveway Fact Sheet
WHAT IS A DRIVEWAY?
A driveway is a vehicular access point for a property
adjacent to a road or street crossing over a verge,
nature strip and/or footpath. In most cases, the
driveway is formed from the kerb or edge of the
carriageway to the property boundary.
IS APPROVAL REQUIRED?
Yes. To construct a new driveway or upgrade or
modify an existing driveway, approval is required from
Council in the form of a Driveway Permit. Driveway
Permits are required to:
• Protect the integrity of public assets and the
function of the road system.
• Ensure public safety during and after construction.
• Achieve consistency across the city.
A Driveway Permit application form is available for
download from Council’s website (www.ipswich.qld.gov.
au/residents/laws_regulations/driveways/).
Alternatively, please contact Ipswich City Council on
3810 6666 or by email at council@ipswich.qld.gov.au .
STATE-CONTROLLED ROADS
If your property is located on a state controlled road,
a “Road Corridor Permit” issued by Queensland
Department of Transport and Main Roads will need
to be submitted with the Driveway Permit application
form.A “Road Corridor Permit” application form is
available for download from the Department’s website
at www.tmr.qld.gov.au or phone 3834 2011.
WHAT ARE THE FEES INVOLVED?
Currently there are no application fees associated with
the issuing of a standard residential driveway permit.
A Non-Standard Driveway Permit attracts an approval
fee charged at $195.00 (per hour minimum charge). For
commercial driveway fees contact Ipswich City Council
on 3810 6666 or by email at council@ipswich.qld.gov.au
HOW IS THE DRIVEWAY TO BE CONFIGURED?
Standards
Driveways shall be constructed in accordance with
Council’s standard drawings depending on the type of
driveway to be installed.
• Residential property with kerb and channel - SR12
• Residential property without kerb and channel -
SR15 and SR16
• Commercial property - SR13 or SR14
Standard drawings are available for download from
Council’s website (www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/residents/
laws_regulations/driveways/). Alternatively, please
contact Ipswich City Council on 3810 6666 or by email
at council@ipswich.qld.gov.au .
Where a driveway cannot be constructed in
accordance with Council’s standard drawings, the
services of a competent person experienced in the
construction of driveways is required to provide
technical advice in the design of the driveway.
Width
Driveways for residential properties shall be
constructed with a maximum width of 4 metres for a
single garage and 6 metres for a double garage. The
minimum width of a residential driveway is 2.1 metres.
For commercial driveway widths, refer to Council
standard drawings.
Shape
Driveways shall be shaped with a full slab only with
a cross fall that ensures stormwater runoff is not
directed towards neighbouring properties or the road
carriageway. Wheel tracks are not permitted.
Materials
Driveways shall be constructed out of concrete, pavers
or asphalt materials only.
Kerb and Channel
Kerb and channel shall be saw cut along the invert of
the kerb and broken out to fit in the driveway slab.
This includes mountable kerb and channel.
Concrete Paths
Where a new driveway crosses an existing concrete
path, the path shall be saw cut and removed for the full
driveway width. In some situations it may be necessary
to remove additional path to ensure that a smooth and
appropriate transition is created between the path and
driveway.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Responsibility
The property owner is responsible for all costs
associated with the construction and maintenance of a
driveway.
Number
Only one driveway is permitted per property. Should
you wish to construct an additional driveway contact
Ipswich City Council on 3810 6666 to discuss further.
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Driveway Fact Sheet
Construction Timeframe
Your driveway works are to be completed within
the timeframe nominated in your permit approval
when it is issued. Generally, for existing dwellings or
modifications to existing driveways the permit is valid
for a three (3) month period from the permit issue date.
For new dwellings associated with a building approval,
you will generally have twelve (12) months to construct
your driveway from the permit issue date.
Notification of Driveway Completion
To complete the driveway approval process, Ipswich
City Council requires that you give notice within ten
(10) working days of the completion of your driveway.
The date of the driveway completion can simply be
made by contacting Ipswich City Council on 3810 6666
or by email at council@ipswich.qld.gov.au .
Location
A driveway is to be located at least 10 metres away
from an intersection (sometimes more if near a major
intersection).
Site Planning
A site plan of the property indicating the location of
vehicle accommodation and other buildings on the
property and the proposed location of the driveway
will need to be submitted with the application form.
Any damage caused to public utility services as part
of a driveway shall be reported to the relevant service
authority as soon as possible, and will be repaired at
the property owners’ expense.
Road Infrastructure
Obstruction of other public infrastructure such as
traffic signs, power poles and parking bays within the
road reserve is not permitted without prior consent
by Council. The removal or relocation of any of these
devices will be at the cost of the property owner. In
some areas additional costs may be incurred for the
removal of marked parking bays, to allow for the
provision of equivalent number of parking bays nearby.
Roadside Vegetation
The removal of trees or shrubs from the road reserve
is not permitted without prior consent from Council.
Contact Ipswich City Council on 3810 6666 for more
information.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information regarding driveways, please
contact Ipswich City Council on 3810 6666 or email
council@ipswich.qld.gov.au .
Public Utility Services
The property owner is responsible for locating and
protecting underground public utility services such as
gas, telecommunications, water, sewer and electricity.
A “Dial Before You Dig” search (Ph: 1100) will assist in
undertaking this task.
Service fittings such as fire hydrants, water supply
valves, water meters, junction boxes, etc. shall not be
covered. Clearances between the edge of the driveway
and public utility service fittings that need to be met
are outlined in the table below.
CLEARANCES FROM PUBLIC UTILITY FITTINGS
Service Fittings
Clearance (m)
Electricity Service (pits and power poles) 0.6
Telstra Junction Box 1.0
Water Meter 0.6
Water Supply Valve 1.0
Hydrant Point 1.0
Sewerage Main 0.6
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