Forming, altering or repairing a vehicle crossing (the section of driveway between the road and your boundary) needs written approval from Auckland Transport before you start work.

The driveway surface on your own property generally doesn't need building consent, but you may need Auckland Council resource consent if your crossing is wider than 3 metres, sits within 3 metres of a tree, or if you're building a new house without a suitable existing crossing.

What triggers consent for your driveway?

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Auckland Transport approval

Any vehicle crossing work, forming a new one, widening an existing one, or repairing a damaged one, needs written approval from Auckland Transport before construction starts.

Resource consent triggers

You need Auckland Council resource consent if your crossing is wider than 3 metres at the boundary, sits within 3 metres of a tree, or serves a new house without a suitable existing crossing.

Standard dimensions

The standard vehicle crossing is 3 metres wide at the boundary, widening to 6.2 metres at the road. Wider crossings are assessed against Chapter E27 of the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Construction standard

Concrete construction for the crossing itself must comply with NZS 3109 and NZS 3114, the same standards that govern structural concrete work generally.

Processing time

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council aim to process an application and issue a consent letter within 20 working days, covering both authorities.

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Stormwater and resource consent

Some sites also trigger stormwater consent requirements depending on how much impermeable surface a driveway adds. We check this alongside your crossing approval as part of the same quote, so nothing gets missed partway through your project. See our guide to stormwater rules for Auckland driveways for the full picture.

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FAQ

Do I need consent for a driveway in Auckland?

The driveway surface on your own property generally doesn't need building consent. However, forming, altering or repairing the vehicle crossing between the road and your boundary always needs written approval from Auckland Transport, and some sites need Auckland Council resource consent as well.

When do I need resource consent for a vehicle crossing?

You need resource consent if the crossing is wider than 3 metres at the boundary, if there are trees within 3 metres of the proposed crossing location, or if you're building a new house on a site that doesn't already have a suitable crossing. Chapter E27 of the Auckland Unitary Plan sets out the full standards.

How wide can a vehicle crossing be in Auckland?

The standard vehicle crossing is 3 metres wide at the boundary and 6.2 metres wide at the road. Wider crossings are assessed individually against Chapter E27 of the Auckland Unitary Plan and typically need resource consent.

How long does vehicle crossing approval take?

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council aim to process a vehicle crossing application and deliver a consent letter within 20 working days, covering both authorities. We factor this into your project timeline as part of your quote.

What standard does the concrete crossing need to meet?

Concrete construction for a vehicle crossing must comply with NZS 3109 and NZS 3114. These are the same construction standards that apply to structural concrete work generally, covering reinforcement, formwork, placing and curing.

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