This page contains information about work on roads and roadside verges that may need a permit or Council approval.
Updated:
10/06/2013 10:09 a.m.
Vehicle crossings
The maintenance of vehicle crossings (driveways) from the road edge to the property boundary is the responsibility of the property owner.
All new vehicle crossings require a consent to ensure that they are constructed to the required standard and cause as little disruption as possible to roadside drainage and adjacent properties.
To download the application form, follow the link below. You can save a copy to your computer and either:
- print it, complete it by hand and send or deliver it to us, or
- fill it out on your computer and save it before attaching it to an email to us.
Vehicle Crossing Application Form [900kb]
Temporary fences
You will need a permit to erect a temporary electric fence on a roadside verge. The conditions for installing a temporary electric fence are explained in the document - link below.
Rules for Temporary Fences [19kb]
Excavation in a roadway
If you plan to work on or excavate a road, you will need an approved Corridor Access Request and Traffic Management Plan before work can begin.
For advice about what is required, follow the link below.
Traffic Management
Planting gardens and trees on a roadside verge
You will need a permit if you want to carry out landscaping or plant gardens and trees on a roadside verge.
You must apply in writing to our Roading department and applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
Guidelines to help you and the criteria and conditions are explained in the document - link below.
Cultivation of gardens and landscaping on a roadside verge [76kb]
Contact us
Please contact us if you need further advice or information.
Phone : +64 9 4304 200
Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz