Constructing and maintaining a residential driveway over the section that crosses the nature strip (from the property boundary to the edge of the road) is the property owner’s responsibility.

Driveways must be constructed using the correct specifications and plans. Correctly constructed driveways avoid things like steep driveway slopes and stormwater runoff, and make sure the driveway it is safe for pedestrians to walk across.

You need approval to construct a driveway over the nature strip.

Residential driveways – kerb and channel on the block frontage

To apply for a residential driveway on a road with kerb and channelling, please apply online or download and fill in Residential driveway application ─ kerb and channel (PDF 77 KB) and return to us.

There is no inspection or fee for this application.

For more information about our policy and specifications for residential driveways, please download the following:

• Vehicular access to premises (driveway) in Logan factsheet (PDF 182 KB)
• Vehicular access to premises policy (PDF 80 KB)
• Standard drawing no. RS-049 – drawing 1 (PDF 64 KB)
• Standard drawing no. RS-050 – drawing 2 (PDF 100 KB)
• Standard drawing no. RS-065 pathways – drawing 3 (PDF 108 KB).

Residential driveways – NO kerb and channel on the block frontage

Roads that do not have kerb and channelling are likely to have a storm water drain on the road side. This is common in rural areas and can make it hard for a vehicle to access the property.

To improve vehicle access to a property, it is common to construct a driveway using a pipe. This is known as a pipe crossover.

If you want to install a driveway with a pipe crossover, we will work with you to find the best location and pipe size.

To apply for a residential driveway (with no kerb and channel), please apply online or download and fill in Residential driveway ­– no kerb and channel (PDF 97 KB) and return to us. A fee and inspection are required for this application. We will forward an invoice to you when the application is approved.

For more information about our policy and specifications, please download the following:

• Vehicular access to premises (driveway) in Logan factsheet (PDF 182 KB)
• Vehicular access to premises policy (PDF 80 KB)
• Standard drawing no. RS-056 – drawing 1 (PDF 109 KB)
• Standard drawing no. 800396 – drawing 2 (PDF 150 KB)
• Standard drawing no. 800397 – drawing 3 (PDF 171 KB).

For more information about residential driveways, please call us on 07 3412 5282 or email us at council@logan.qld.gov.au.

Commercial or industrial driveways

To construct a driveway for a commercial or industrial property, you need to apply for an operational works permit.

For more information, please see Operational works or contact our team.