Do I need approval for a new driveway or verge crossing?
Yes. A new driveway or verge crossing requires driveway approval from ACT City Services. For a dual occupancy, the proposed driveway may also form part of the Development Application and must comply with the applicable planning requirements.
A Building Approval alone does not approve the driveway—ACT City Services specifically states that stamped BA drawings from a certifier do not mean the driveway is approved.
Reference:ACT City Services – Domestic Driveways – https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/plan-and-build/building-works/driveway-applications
Short Answer
Yes. A new driveway or verge crossing requires separate driveway approval from ACT City Services. It may also be shown and assessed as part of the dual-occupancy DA, but Building Approval alone does not approve the driveway.
Detailed Explanation
A new or modified driveway requires separate driveway approval through ACT City Services, including assessment against the applicable planning requirements and MIS 07 – Driveways. Where the driveway forms part of a development requiring DA, the approved DA drawings may establish its design and location; however, Building Approval does not substitute for the required driveway approval.
No minimum block size does not remove the need for planning assessment.
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