A vehicle crossing is the section of driveway that connects the front of the property boundary to the roadway and includes any crossing constructed over a footpath.
On this page you will find information about widening, extending or installing a new vehicle crossing, or reporting a problem with a vehicle crossing.
Things to know about changing or repairing vehicle crossings
- Although the road reserve is owned by the Dunedin City Council (DCC), it’s possible to widen, extend or install a new vehicle crossing at the property owner’s expense.
- You will need written approval from the DCC before any physical work can start. We will assess each application on a case-by-case basis.
- Work must be completed by a DCC-approved vehicle crossing contractor.
- You may wish to engage a DCC-approved vehicle crossing contractor, designer or surveyor for advice.
- If you require a new crossing for a new build, please submit your vehicle crossing application along with your building consent application.
All vehicle crossing applications are assessed under the standards laid out in these documents:
You are responsible for ensuring that your application complies with these documents. In particular, please note that if your proposal breaches any rule in the Second-Generation District Plan, you will need to apply for resource consent
Quick links
Report a problem with a vehicle crossingWhy do I need to get approval for a vehicle crossing?
All vehicle crossings need to meet a standard set out by the DCC, and under the Local Government Act 1974 (s335), crossings must be properly constructed.
Vehicle crossings that don’t meet this standard may need to be removed or altered to the satisfaction of the DCC at the applicant’s expense.
District Plan vehicle access standards
Please refer to the Second Generation District Plan for parking, loading and access standards.
Maximum and minimum width for a vehicle crossing
| Type | Minimum width | Maximum width |
| Residential | 3m | 6m |
| Heavy Duty / Commercial | 3m | 9m |
Examples of a vehicle crossing
What is the process?
- Fill in the vehicle crossing application form and supply all the supporting documentation.
- Your application will take up to 20 working days to process.
- We will assess your application and may visit the site. We will contact you if we require more information.
- You will receive a letter approving your vehicle crossing with any conditions.
- Before construction begins, the DCC vehicle crossing contractor must have permission to work in the road corridor, they will apply for a Corridor Access Request (CAR) and a Traffic Management Plan (TMP). The contractor will construct the vehicle crossing to meet the construction requirements in the approval letter.
- Upon completion, the contractor will notify the DCC and we will inspect the vehicle crossing.
- The property owner will also be notified when the crossing has been inspected and it meets the DCC standards. If for any reason the crossing isn’t compliant the property owner will also be contacted.
Why do I need an approved contractor to construct my vehicle crossing?
- The DCC is committed to ensuring a safe working environment as well as meeting the required duties as a Principal when engaging contractors to ensure the safety of employees, contractors, sub-contractors and members of the public.
- DCC approved contractors are aware of health and safety approved practices and construction methodology.
- DCC only maintains crossings constructed by an approved contractor to an approved standard.
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DCC approved vehicle crossing contractors
Contractor
Contact
Telephone/Email
Absolute Asphalt Ltd
Leighton Turnbull
021 139 6928
Anderson Fencing and Earthworks Limited
28 Jutland Street, Dunedin 9016Trent Anderson
027 333 1744
Ashford Landscaping Ltd
6 Coast Road, Evansdale 9471Paul Ashford 021 069 5258 Asphalt & Cobblestone Specialist Ltd
21 Shetland Street, Dunedin 9010Sam Kinraid
027 435 6389
asphaltandcobblestone@gmail.comAsphalt Services Ltd
150 Bond Street, Dunedin 9016Daniel Gabbott
03 477 2825
0274 327 631BA Building Ltd
Brodie Anderson
027 640 0646
office@babuilding.co.nzBillington Transport
40 Stone Street, Dunedin 9010Neville Billington
03 453 6054
027 434 1512Cargill Contracting Ltd
134 Double Hill Road, Waitati 9085George Terry
027 224 0311
Clearwaters Civil Ltd
7 Brighton Road, Dunedin 9052Gus Clearwater
03 488 2922
Downer NZ Ltd
133 Main South Road, Dunedin 9018Matt Stewart
027 225 8870
matt.stewart@downer.co.nzEdwards Earthmoving Ltd
Jamahl Edwards
020 4062 4263
edwardsearthmoving@gmail.comExcav8 Limited
PO Box 7045, Mornington, Dunedin 9040Glen Henderson
021 229 8710
Fulton Hogan Ltd
Private Bag 1962, Dunedin 9054Grant Scoullar
03 478 8200
George Ellis Contracting Limited
PO Box 13056, Green Island, Dunedin 9052Blair Ellis
03 488 3499
Hall Brothers Transport
PO Box 8043, Gardens, Dunedin 9041Marcus Bulger
03 477 1141
027 430 0513Isaac Construction
20 Sinclair Road, North Taieri 9092Graham Hill
027 2210 8323
K.J. Bailey
13A Harden Street, Leith Valley, Dunedin 9010David Bailey
0800 503 535
Mason Excavations Ltd
PO Box 9010, St Clair 9047Mike Mason
03 487 7760
027 437 7255Nash & Ross Ltd
150 Mornington Road , Dunedin 9011Steve Ross
03 487 6578
027 454 4681OB Contracting Ltd
521 Mt Cargill Road, Waitati 9085Ben Marshall
021 982 666
Ocon Group Abdullah Faisal 027 447 6539
quote@ocon.groupPaul McDonald Earthmoving Ltd
6 Grandvista Drive, Dunedin 9018Paul McDonald
027 566 7724
Pro Civil Construction Ltd
Josh Keogh
022 036 0045
Q C Contracting Ltd
14 Boomer Street , Dunedin 9018Mark Lamb
027 434 1505
Skevingtons Ltd
121 Tiverton Street, Palmerston 943003 465 1880
admin@skevingtons.co.nzSouthroads Ltd
22 Gow Street, Mosgiel 9024Troy Dennison
03 484 7210
Taieri Excavation & Drainage
PO Box 51, Mosgiel 9053Robert Stones
03 489 7797
Whitestone Contracting Limited
PO Box 108, Oamaru 9400Murray Troon
021 659 753
Willowcroft Ltd
127 Beehive Road, Momona, Mosgiel 9073Kent Duncan
027 426 4926
X Factor Kerbing and Asphalt Ltd
27 Wright Street, Roslyn, Dunedin 9010Richard Walker
03 464 0884
027 327 9425
Issues with existing vehicle crossings, non-formed crossings or scraping driveways
If you think something is wrong with your vehicle crossing, or your vehicle is scraping, please fill out the online form or contact us on 03 477 4000.
You’ll need to provide photos and a detailed description of the issue, and let us know if there have been any changes to the footpath, road, kerb and channel or a private driveway.
Report a problem with a vehicle crossingRequest for ‘no stopping’ lines at driveways
The DCC does not mark ‘no stopping’ lines at driveways because it is illegal to park across or within 1m of a driveway.
If your driveway is obstructed by an illegally parked vehicle, please phone us on 03 477 4000.
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