Section 138 - Application for a Driveway and/or a Road Opening Permit Type 1

If you are not a public authority, use this form to apply to carry out the nominated works on a road, nature strip, footpath, kerb and gutter under the control of Council. The nominated works are:

Construct or reconstruct a driveway
Remove a redundant driveway
Connect stormwater to the kerb and gutter
Connect to a public utility such as the water main, gas or communications

If the proposed works are beyond the scope identified above a Type 2 application is required.

Further Information:

The following documents provide further detail about how to design your driveway:

CN’s Customer Service Centre are also available to assist you on 02 4974 2000.

Printable Form

Section 138 - Application for a Driveway and/or a Road Opening Permit Type 1

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.