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Driveway Application Form

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About this form

ABOUT THIS FORM

Use this form to apply for approval to construct, reconstruct, or remove a driveway.

Note: If the proposed works are on a classified road then concurrence of the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will be required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS

The Application process is as follows:

  1. Once your application is lodged, a Council Officer will review
  2. A site inspection will take place within 7 business days
  3. If further information is required, a Council Officer will contact you within 12 business days from lodgement of your application
  4. If no further information is requested by the Council Officer, You will receive your approval to construct within 12 business days from lodgement of your application
  5. Please notify Council once works are complete. Contact Councils Customer Experience Team on 4988 0255 to organise a final inspection 

COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL DRIVEWAYS

The Application process is as follows:

  1. Once your application is lodged, a Council Officer will review
  2. A site inspection will take place
  3. If no further information is requested by the Council Officer
  4. You will receive your approval to construct within 21 days
  5. Please notify Council once works are complete/prior to construction, as outlined in your approval

FEES AND CHARGES

Driveway Applications incur a charge in accordance with the Port Stephens Schedule of Fees and Charges (in place as of the date that payment falls due). The fees for the 2023/2024 financial year are as follows:

  • RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS: $280.00 per driveway crossing. Upon completion of this form, you will be asked to provide payment to complete the submission of your request.
  • INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAYS: The fee is calculated at 4% cost of works, however, this will be reviewed on lodgement and an invoice will be issued for payment. 

PRIVACY

Port Stephens Council is committed to protecting your privacy. We take reasonable steps to comply with relevant legislation and Council policy.

Purpose: Council collects the information to ensure owner's consent is given and that the proposed works are appropriate and fit for purpose.

Intended recipients: Council assessing Officers and its approved contractors will use the provided information to assess the proposed works.

Supply: This is legally required information for this application.

Consequence of Non Provision: The Application may not be assessed.

Storage and security: This document will be placed on the relevant file and/or saved in Council’s records management system in accordance with Council policy and relevant legislation.

Access: Please contact Council on 02 4988 0255 to enquire how you can access information.

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Application Details

APPLICATION DETAILS

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Type of Driveway: *

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Driveway width: *

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Is this the Primary Driveway or a Secondary Driveway: *

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Is the driveway within 5 metres of any Street Trees: *

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✳️ As part of the driveway approval, the street tree may be required to be removed/transplanted at the owner's cost.
Is the Driveway going to impact any Street Furniture: * Eg: bus stop, pram ramps, telegraph poles, street signage etc

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✳️ If this is the case, you may be requested to relocate your driveway, and/ or as part of the driveway approval, the street furniture, may be required to be removed/ altered/ relocated at the owners cost. 
Is the Driveway going to impact any Drains: * Eg: pits, headwalls, lintals etc

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✳️ If any of this infrastructure requires changing or relocation, this is at the owner's cost.
Is this Driveway application required as part of a DA: *

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Is a site meeting with Council staff required: *

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đź“ž A Council Officer will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time for the site meeting

Site Plan

Site Plan must show existing and proposed buildings, driveways and other features.

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Public Liability Insurance

Public Liability Insurance with a minimum value of $20 million, will need to be submitted as part of this application and be in place/current whilst completing driveway works. 

I have Public Liability Insurance to upload: *

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â›” PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK you must supply Public Liability Insurance with a minimum value of $20 million

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Applicant Details

APPLICANT DETAILS

Are you applying as an individual or Company?: *

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APPLICANT'S PHYSICAL ADDRESS

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APPLICANT'S POSTAL ADDRESS

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DECLARATION

I hereby make an application to Council for permission to undertake the works as per this application and the plans submitted. I understand that if the information submitted is incomplete, the application may be delayed, rejected or more information may be requested. I agree to undertake the works in conformity with such approval and Acts and Codes, INDEMNIFY the Council of Port Stephens against all claims which may arise whether from negligence or otherwise as a result of my carrying out or instructing a third party to carry out work within the road reservation at the aforementioned address.

Tick to acknowledge your acceptance of the above declaration

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Owners Details / Consent

OWNERS DETAILS

Please select one: *

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SIGNATURE PREFERENCES

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INDIVIDUAL(S) PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS DETAILS

ALL Private Property owners of the land to be developed must consent to the application. Please provide their details below.

If you are applying on behalf of the property owners you must confirm you have permission to lodge this application on their behalf. 

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Property Owner 1

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Property Owner 2

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Property Owner 3

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Property Owner 4

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If the number of owners exceeds 4 please upload ALL owner's details using Council Owners Details Form and upload below.

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COMPANY SIGNATURES

If the owner is a Company, then two directors, a director and a secretary or an authorised delegate must sign the application and state their position.
If the application is made on behalf of a company, it needs to be signed by two (2) authorised persons and signatures must be followed by the person’s title eg. Director, Secretary.

Authorised Person 1

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Eg: Director, Secretary

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Signature: *

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Authorised Person 2

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Eg: Director, Secretary

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Signature: *

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Signature Upload - Please use Council’s Owners Consent Form to collect signatures and upload them as an attachment below.
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BODY CORPORATE (STRATA TITLE) SIGNATURE(S)

If your property is part of a strata title, Council requires the signature(s) of the body corporate and the seal (stamp) of the body corporate. Please use Council’s Owners Consent Form. 
ALL signature(s) of the body corporate and seal (stamp) of the body corporate
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CROWN LANDS SIGNATURE

If the land is Crown Land, an authorised officer of the NSW Department of Lands must sign the application.

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Signature: *

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Signature Upload - Please use Council’s Owners Consent Form to collect signatures and upload them as an attachment below.

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DECLARATION 

As owner/s OR Applicant apply on behalf of the owners of the land to which this application relates, I/we consent to this application. I/we also consent to authorised Council officers entering the land to carry out inspection/s relating to this application as required. I/we accept that all communication regarding the application will be through the nominated applicant for this property.

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Pay Later

PAYMENT

Council will make contact to discuss the applicable fees and collect credit card details for payment. 

  • INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAYS: The fee is calculated at 4% cost of works, however, this will be reviewed on lodgement and an invoice will be issued for payment. 

Further Information regarding driveway fees can be located via Council's Fees and Charges.  

 

Click Submit to finalise your Driveway Application.

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Payment

FEES AND CHARGES

Residential Driveway Applications incur a $280.00 per driveway crossing charge in accordance with the Port Stephens Schedule of Fees and Charges (in place as of the date that payment falls due).

    TAX INVOICE AND PAYMENT RECEIPT 

    TAX INVOICE

    Fee type:

    Residential Driveway

    GST (Exempt):

    $0.00

    Total Amount Driveway Fee:

    Surcharge Type:

    0.55% Credit Card (CC)

    GST (Exempt):

    $0.00

    Total Amount CC Surcharge:

    TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE

    TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE (incl. 0.55% credit card surcharge):

    PAYMENT RECEIPT

    Port Stephens Council | ABN: 16 744 377 876
    Address: 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, 2324 | Phone: (02) 49880255 | Fax: (02) 49873612
    Website: https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au | Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

    Amount payable (BPOINT):

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    Payment of the application fee is required to complete the submission of your application.

    Residential Driveway Fee = $280.00 (2023/2024):

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