Vehicle Crossing permits and approvals

The installation and maintenance of vehicle crossings (driveways) from the road edge to the property boundary is the responsibility of the property owner.

All new vehicle crossings need a permit to ensure it is designed and built to the right standard.

By doing this, we're making sure that new driveways and road access points are, safe and don't disrupt roadside drainage and nearby properties.

Existing subdivision and landuse consents

If you have an existing subdivision or land use consent where the engineering conditions require a vehicle crossing, please do not follow the application process below.

You should contact the Development Engineers for an inspection and reference your SD or LU number (e.g. SD2300000).

rmaengineering@wdc.govt.nz

Apply for a Vehicle Crossing permit

By email

Step 1.Complete application

Download the application form, print and complete it by hand.

Vehicle crossing permit(PDF, 4MB)

Step 2.Email us

Email your completed application form and supporting documents to:

Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Step 3.Check application

We will check your application and will contact you with any queries.

Step 4.Pay fee

We will send you an invoice for the permit fees.

Other applications, functions or services fees (vehicle crossing application)

You can pay the invoice either online, in person or call us with your details. We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online: Pay an application fee or invoice

Phone: 09 430 4200

Step 5.Process application

We will forward your application onto Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) for processing.

Step 6.Receive permit

Once processed, you will receive your permit and construction can start.

Step 7.Schedule inspections

Prior to pouring concrete and / or laying seal, please arrange inspections with us and reference your VC number (e.g. VC230000).

By post

Step 1.Complete application

Download the application form, print and complete it by hand.

Vehicle crossing permit(PDF, 4MB)

Step 2.Post to us

Post your completed application and supporting documents to:

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 3.Check application

We will check your application and will contact you with any queries.

Step 4.Pay fee

We will send you an invoice for the permit fees.

Other applications, functions or services fees (vehicle crossing application)

You can pay the invoice either online, in person or call us with your details. We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online: Pay an application fee or invoice

Phone: 09 430 4200

Step 5.Process application

We will forward your application onto Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) for processing.

Step 6.Receive permit

Once processed, you will receive your permit and construction can start.

Step 7.Schedule inspections

Prior to pouring concrete and / or laying seal, please arrange inspections with us and reference your VC number (e.g. VC230000).

In-person

Step 1.Complete application

Download the application form, print and complete it by hand.

Vehicle crossing permit(PDF, 4MB)

Step 2.Bring into us

Bring your completed application and and supporting documents to one of our Customer Service centres:

Te Iwitahi
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:00am on Monday 6 January 2025

Ruakākā service centre
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:30am on Monday 6 January 2025

Service centre at isite
92 Otaika Road, Raumanga
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Step 3.Check application

We will check your application and supporting documents.

Step 4.Pay fee

You can pay the fees by cash, Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard.

Other applications, functions or services fees (vehicle crossing application)

Step 5.Process application

We will forward your application onto Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) for processing.

Step 6.Receive permit

Once processed, you will receive your permit and construction can start.

Step 7.Schedule inspections

Prior to pouring concrete and / or laying seal, please arrange inspections with us and reference your VC number (e.g. VC230000).

Excavation in a roadway

If you plan to work on or excavate a road, you'll need an approved Work Access Permit and Traffic Management Plan before work can begin.

For advice about what is required and find out about traffic management.

Work Access Permit

Planting gardens and trees on a roadside verge

If you'd like to do any landscaping work on a roadside verge (including planting trees on verges), you'll need to have a special permit.

Find out more about the consent process for planting gardens and trees on roadside verges in the document below.

Cultivation within a public road verge(PDF, 142KB)

Farm bridges and culverts

Most farm bridges and culverts will need a resource consent.

If you are planning to construct a bridge or culvert on your farm, our guidelines about the consenting requirements will help you.

Advice before start

Temporary signs

Council has four permitted areas where temporary signs for community events such as school galas, concerts, public meetings and the likes may be displayed.

Apply for temporary signs