minimum driveway width nsw Page 9

There isn’t a single ‘minimum driveway width’ for NSW—councils set their own rules in the DCPs and driveway crossing standards.

For typical suburban homes, a single-car driveway is commonly around 3.0 m at the property boundary, while a double often sits around 5.0–6.0 m.

Kerb laybacks/vehicle crossings usually mirror that—about ~3.0 m (single) and ~5.0 m (double), with small flares allowed so you don’t annihilate the nature strip.

Flag-lot or bushfire-prone access ways may require a trafficable width near 3.5 m to keep emergency services happy.

Grades, sight lines, and proximity to trees/utility pits can also change what’s permitted, because bureaucracy loves a plot twist.

Check your council’s DCP and any TfNSW standards before drawing lines on the driveway. Consult official documentation for exact figures.