Driveway & Vehicle Access Design
Access is where a lot of otherwise-approved developments come unstuck. We check it early, before the architecture is locked in.
What you receive
Driveway design plan with levels
Long sections and cross sections
Swept path analysis
Car parking layout plan
Earthworks quantities
How we do it
Design to AS2890.1, AS2890.2 and AS2890.6
Driveway alignment, grades, transitions and ground clearance checks
Swept path analysis for the relevant design vehicles, from passenger cars to service and heavy rigid vehicles
Car space, aisle, headroom and manoeuvring compliance
Basement ramp and turntable feasibility
Driveway drainage integrated into the stormwater management plan
Cut and fill, and retaining level coordination
When you need it
Any new or altered vehicle access, basement parking, steep or constrained sites, dual occupancy and multi-unit development, commercial and industrial sites with service vehicle access, and any development where council has raised an access or parking condition.
Related services Roads Act Approval · Road & Pavement Design · Stormwater Management Plans
Frequently Asked Questions
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Often, but not always. We can run a quick feasibility check before you spend money on design.
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Usually only where access is tight or council asks. We advise before charging for it.
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The design does. The council application for works in the road reserve is a separate service — see below.