Driveway and paving questions
Plain answers to what people ask about a driveway or paving before they build: council approval, boundary setbacks, overlays and the site plan. Each answer ends with how to read the rules for your own lot.
Do I need council approval for a driveway extension?
A driveway extension, a new driveway and the crossover to the road are read differently. What council driveway specifications cover, and what the plan shows.
Do I need council approval for paving?Paving inside the lot often goes ahead without approval, while the crossover, raised levels and a flood overlay bring the council in. What decides it.
RapidSiteplan reads the council and building rules for your lot from its address, checks the design against them as you place it, and prints the site plan. Site plans and assessments in minutes.
The site plan for the job
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