A width or kerb profile checked against RS-049 doesn't carry into Ipswich, because the council publishes SR12, SR15 and SR16 under its own numbering.
It's also the only council here publishing a minimum width (2.5 m) as well as a maximum. Checked 15 August 2026 against the council's Driveway Approvals page.
SR12, SR15 and SR16 — and who is responsible
- SR12: Standard Residential Driveway Invert and Slab
- SR15: Standard Invert Crossing for Areas Without Kerb and Channel
- SR16: Standard Rural Road Driveway Pipe Crossing
None are the IPWEA RS-049 and RS-050 sheets used by Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan and the Sunshine Coast.
Construction, costs and maintenance are the owner's, not Council's. See crossover or driveway.
The 2.5 m minimum, and the 4 m and 6 m caps
| Case | Width |
|---|---|
| Minimum, all driveways | 2.5 m |
| Maximum, standard lot with single garage | 4 m |
| Maximum, standard lot with double garage | 6 m |
All other driveways are subject to approval requirements. Checked 15 August 2026.
A driveway under 2.5 m can be non-compliant here in a way it wouldn't be elsewhere.
No tiles, no gravel, no bluestone
A residential driveway must be a solid, non-slip material such as concrete, asphalt or pavers. Tiles, gravel and bluestone are not permitted.
It also has to sit level with the footpath, within permitted gradients, clear of stormwater pits and street trees, and built to the council's standard drawings.
Additional, non-standard, or on a major road
An initial driveway that complies with the standard drawing and all conditions needs no approval. Approval is required if the application:
- Refers to an additional driveway
- Is a non-standard driveway
- Is on a major road
Fees for a non-standard driveway are payable on submission, with more if extra inspections are needed.
If your development approval already carries driveway conditions, you'll only need a separate approval for a non-standard or second driveway on the one standard lot.
Gradients sit on SR12, not on the page
The page requires a driveway to be within permitted gradients but publishes no figures, so they're on SR12 or whichever drawing applies to your site.
A driveway onto a state-controlled road needs a Road Corridor Permit from the Department of Transport and Main Roads before council approval. The state-level position is in driveway gradients in Queensland.
Council advises engaging only Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensees.
Disclaimer
General information, not advice. Summarised from Ipswich City Council's published Driveway Approvals page as at 15 August 2026, not reproduced. Requirements, fees and standard drawings are revised from time to time, and individual sites may attract additional conditions. Confirm current requirements with Ipswich City Council, and obtain the applicable standard drawing, before designing or building.
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