Other construction permits

Asset protection

If you are doing construction work on your property, it is important that you make sure that Council assets are not damaged. Our assets include:

roads and footpaths
drainage
kerbs and nature strips
Trees and vegetation

If any of our assets are damaged during your construction, you will be responsible for the costs of replacement and repair. You will be responsible even if the damage is caused by your builder, contractor or sub-contractor.

You will be required to obtain an Asset Protection Permit:

(a) When building works are valued at more than $10,000.00. Seperate permits are also required for demolition, underpinning, re-blocking and removal of buildings and structures (regardless of value).

Asset Protection permits are valid for 1 year and can be renewed annually as required. We do not offer pro rata permits. Please call Customer Service on (03) 9240 1111 for renewal request or enquiries.
For 2026/27, the fees for an asset protection permit are:

Code 1: Reblocking or underpinning: permit fee $208.50

Code 2: Building works valued between $10,000 and $30,000: permit fee $208.50

Code 3: Demolition (does not include any building works): permit fee $208.50

Code 4: Building works over $30,000 (other than those types listed below): permit fee $417.50

Code 5: Single dwelling construction (does not include any demolition works): permit fee $417.50

Code 6: Unit development up to 4 units (does not include any demolition works): permit fee $1,045

Code 7: Unit development more than 4 units and up to 8 units (does not include any demolition works): permit fee $1,250

Code 8: Unit development more than 8 units (does not include any demolition works): permit fee $2,770

Code 9: Multi-storey development more than 2 storeys and up to 5 storeys (does not include any demolition works): permit fee $2,775

Code 10: Multi-storey development more than 5 storeys (does not include any demolition works): permit fee $4,175

Please Note: Separate asset protection permits are needed for both demolition and construction works. You cannot use the same permit for more than one of the items on the table above.

Extra fees include
- Additional Asset Protection Site Inspection Fee $200
- Vehicle Crossing Preliminary Inspection Fee $135
- Vehicle Crossing Permit Fee $241
You can apply for your asset protection permit online.

It is recommended during the online application process that you attach a dilapidation report or photos of the condition of the existing assets prior to any works commencing. If no report or photos are provided, it will be assumed that all assets were in good condition and any damage is due to demolition and/or construction. If you need to provide further photos or information after you have completed your online application, you are welcome to e-mail assetprotection@merri-bek.vic.gov.au, quoting the address and application number and asking for the additional information to be added to the permit.

We will process your application within 5 full business days, and then we will issue your permit. Construction work can only begin once you have received your permit.

Apply for an asset protection permit
Throughout your construction work, we may come and inspect the site to make sure our assets are undamaged. You should contact us when you are finished your project so that we can come for a final inspection.

If we find that our assets have been damaged, we will advise you of the next steps in writing.

If a dilapidation report or photos of the condition of the existing assets have not been given to us before demolition and/or construction, we will assume that all assets were in good condition and any damage is due to demolition and/or construction.
If you do not organise an asset protection permit, this is a breach of Merri-bek City Council General Local Law 2018 (DOC 622Kb). Further, if you do not get a permit and are issued with a fine, we will assume all of our assets were in good condition before construction.

If you do get an asset protection fine, you may pay the asset protection fine online.

Construction Management Plan (CMP)

A Construction Management Plan (CMP) is an agreement between the developer/ builder carrying out new building works and Council. The Plan outlines how to minimise the impact of the works on the public. The Plan provides an opportunity to identify foreseeable impacts of the building works beyond the property alignment.

Does my project require a Construction Management Plan?

The following projects require a Construction Management Plan (CMP):

One or more new dwellings or apartments; or
A new mixed-use development; or
Other new building (for example: warehouse, shop, office, child-care centre, etc).

A Construction Management Plan is not required for a minor ancillary building (eg a shed or garage) or extensions that do not create new dwellings/apartments.

Why do I need a Construction Management Plan?

The construction work will impact nearby residents and/or local businesses. The works will also impact pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The purpose of the Construction Management Plan is to minimise that impact. The CMP must be prepared and approved prior to the commencement of works.

Who is required to submit a Construction Management Plan?

You as the builder, principal contractor or works manager leading the project will be required to submit a Construction Management Plan.

What happens once I submit a CMP?

Once received, the Construction Management Plan will be assessed under Council’s General Local Law 2018, Road Safety Act 1986 and Road Management Act 2004.
You will be advised when the review is complete and approved, or if further amendments are required.
Once your Construction Management Plan is approved by Council, it cannot be changed or modified without written approval from Council.
A person involved in the carrying out of building works must comply with an approved Construction Management Plan.

Council's Template

Council has developed a template that you can complete and submit as your Construction Management Plan.

Download the Construction Management Plan template (PDF 4Mb)

Your Construction Management Plan is to be lodged with either of the following documents:

(A) An extract of the executed building contract for the construction of the building,

(B) A statutory declaration from the owner of the land stating that a building contract has been executed for the construction of the proposed building. The statutory declaration must nominate the name of the builder.

How do I apply for a Construction Management Plan?

Please submit your completed Construction Management Plan (together with document A or B).

Apply for Construction Management Plan

Fees for the submission, assessment and monitoring of a Construction Management Plan

Construction Management Plan (CMP) - fee
Stories	Which CMP Template
Number of floors plus number of basements	Council’s template	Other template
1 or 2 levels	$686	$1,372
3 to 9 levels	$1,372	$2,744
Over 9 levels	$2,058	$4,116

Vehicle Crossing permits

A vehicle crossing is a driveway or accessway that goes from your property to the road. If you are building, removing, repairing or changing a vehicle crossing, you will need a permit.

You are responsible for the vehicle crossing that leads to your property, but because the footpath and road is Council property, we need to make sure your vehicle crossing is built in the correct way. One reason for this is to protect Council’s assets and the assets of service authorities that may lie under, near or within the crossing.

For 2026–2027, the fees for a Vehicle Crossing permit are:
- $135 Preliminary Consultation fee. Fee for initial preliminary on-site consultation.
- $241 Permit fee. Permit fee includes: 1 pre-pour inspection and a final inspection. Fee is invoiced once crossing is approved and needs to be paid before a pre pour inspection can be booked.
Extra fees include:

$200.00 additional inspection fee. If an additional inspection is required.

$500.00 Weekend inspection fee. Inspections conducted Sat and Sun, where approved.
Vehicle Crossing applications have now moved online

You will now need to be a registered user to apply for a Vehicle Crossing preliminary consultation and permit. It can take up to 2 business days for your account to become active. If you are not registered, your application will not be accepted.

Please use the following link to register now

Register here

To apply for a Vehicle Crossing permit:
1. Submit your Vehicle Crossing application online and request a preliminary consultation by selecting a preferred date. We require a minimum of 3 full business days notice for all bookings. Once your application has been processed, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you notifying you of your allocated inspection date. If your preferred requested inspection date is not available, you will be allocated the next available inspection date.
2. At the preliminary consultation the Inspections Officer will assess your application and give you the information required to proceed with your application.
3. Once we give approval for the Vehicle Crossing and the permit fee has been paid, the permit will be issued. Construction work can only begin when the Vehicle Crossing permit has been issued.
* Please note only one address/application is required for unit developements.

Follow this same process for Temporary Vehicle Crossings

Apply for Vehicle Crossing Permit

For more information on Councils Vehicle (Driveway) Policy (PDF 508Kb)

View Vehicle Crossing technical notes

Check with us whether you also need a Temporary Road Occupation permit and a Planning permit before you get a Vehicle Crossing permit.
You cannot pour concrete on your crossing before we have carried out a pre-pour onsite inspection.

Phone Customer Service on (03) 9240 1111 to arrange a pre-pour inspection a minimum of 3 full business days before the concrete pour.

If the Inspector approves the excavation and preparation then the crossing can be constructed.
After the crossing has been constructed, we will carry out a final inspection of the works. If the pre-pour excavation and preparation did not meet our standards, we will let you know how you can meet them.

Temporary Road Occupation Permits

If you need to close off (without excavating) any part of a road reserve, car park or laneway owned by Council, you will need a Temporary Road Occupation Permit.

You might need to close (without excavating) part of a road reserve, car park or laneway if:

you are completing works such as crane works, concrete pours and facade works
you are filming
you are hosting a community event

Learn more about a Temporary Road Occupation Permit

Work Within Road Reserve Consent

You will need to apply for a Work Within Road Reserve consent if you are digging up, modifying or restoring a footpath, nature strip or roadway. This includes any part of a road reserve, car park or laneway owned by Council. This could involve:

excavations
trenching
core sampling
connecting services such as water, gas, stormwater, underground power connections

If you are temporarily working in the road reserve, but not performing any form of excavation, you require a Temporary Road Occupation Permit.

If the road where you want to work is owned by VicRoads, you should read the VicRoads' Guide to Working in the Road Reserve.

If your project includes making changes to a bus stop, you should read the Department of Transport's Moving a bus stop as part of a construction project guide (PDF 49Kb)

To apply for Work Within Road Reserve consent, you will need:
- a Traffic Guidance Scheme (produced by a person qualified to the Traffic Management Designer level for that road category)
- a copy of your Public Liability insurance certificate to the value of at least $10 million
- a copy of the letter to residents who will be affected by the closure (you can use our: resident notification letter template (DOC 23Kb (DOC 23Kb))
- the date(s) and times the closure will occur
- the Works Manager to make the application (must match the Public Liability Insurance certificate name) and provide the company ACN
- to note the Duties of the Works Manager (DOC) (DOCX 32Kb).
You will need to be a registered user to apply for Works Within Road Reserve consent. It can take up to 2 business days for your account to become active. If you are not registered your application will not be accepted.

Please use the following link to register now:

User Registration

Once you are a registered user, you will not need to re-enter your personal information in future applications. Registered users can keep track of applications and requests on any device.

To apply for consent to work within a road owned by Council, you can apply online on our eServices page.

Apply for Work Within Road Reserve consent

Our standard time for processing these applications is 5 full business days, as long as all the required documentation is correctly submitted.
Our Transport Engineers will carry out random audits of any works happening on a Council road asset.

You will be given an engineering transport infringement if you
- are conducting works in, on, under or over a road without written consent
- fail to let us know that approved works within a road reserve, including reinstatement works, are complete.
For utility companies applying to work within Councils road reserve, you will need:
- Scope of works or LAAN application
- Traffic Guidance Scheme (optional)
You will need to be a registered user to apply to work within Council’s road reserve. It can take up to 2 business days for your account to become active. If you are not registered your application will not be accepted.

User registration

Once you are a registered user, you will not need to enter your information for future applications to apply for Utility Working Within Road Reserver consent.

Apply for a Utility WWRR concent

Our standard time for processing these applications is 5 full business days, as long as all the required documentation is correctly submitted.

Please Note: Any proposed works within the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) of a Council tree must be approved by Council's arborist and in accordance with AS4970 Protection of tree on Construction Sites. Works are to be performed by NDD hydro-vac or similar.

For further information please download our brochure Tree protection information for service providers (DOCX 4Mb) or contact our Planning Arborist on (03) 9240 1111.

Work Within Road Reserve consent fee

There is a fee to get Work Within Road consent. The fee will depend on who owns the road, the speed limit of the road and if the works are minor or major. Please see the VicRoads Work Within Road Reserve fee structure for more information.

Please use the relevant code number in the table, e.g. 0, 1, 2 or 3, when you apply for a Work Within Road Reserve consent online.

Road classification	Conducted on any pavement (footpath or road)	Conducted only in nature-strip
Council road - speed limit 50kph or less	Code 0	Code 1
Council road - speed limit 50kph or less	$405.80	$103.60
Council road - speed limit 60km/h or more	Code 2	Code 3
Council road - speed limit 60km/h or more	$744.30	$405.80

Apply for a Working Within Road Reserve consent

Drainage Connection permits

Sometimes during building works you may need to connect to, or interfere with, our drainage system. If you do, you need to get a Drainage Connection permit.

This permit lets us know you are doing this work, and it means we can check the drainage system after you complete your works.

The Drainage Connection Permit is not the Legal Point of Discharge.

The 2026-27 fee for a Drainage Connection permit from Council is $400. The fee includes the issuing of the permit and a Drainage Connection Inspection.
You will need to register as a user to use Council Online Services. Once you are a registered user, you will not need to re-enter your personal information in future applications. Registered users can keep track of applications and requests on any device.

Once you are a registered user, you can sign in to Council Online Services and apply for a Drainage Connection permit. The online application process requires entering details of the property and then paying the fee by Visa or MasterCard.

Apply online for a Drainage Connection permit

Once your application has been received the permit will be issued within 3 full business days.

Upon receipt of the permit you are required to contact Customer Service on (03) 9240 1111 a minimum of 3 full business days prior to the connection being made to request a drainage connection inspection booking prior to backfilling.

If your application is not successful, you will be advised in writing by Council.

Asset Protection and Road Management Fines

Pay an asset protection or road management fine

Asset protection and road management fines are issued:

for a breach of a permit requirement
where a permit was required but not obtained
excavating outside a property boundary without Council approval
failing to notify Council that permitted works have been completed

1. Pay an asset protection or engineering transport fine online by Visa or MasterCard.
2. You need the 'infringement number' located on your notice.
You can register as a user and sign in to Council Online Services to access My Accounts. As a registered user, you can keep track of requests and applications on any device and don't need to re-enter your personal information.
Pay an asset protection or engineering transport fine with a Visa or MasterCard over the phone 24 hours using Council's secure automated system.
1. Phone 9240 1111 and press 1 to make a payment. Then press 1 to pay 'fines and infringements' and follow the voice prompts.
2. You will need to provide the 'infringement number' located on your notice and your Visa or MasterCard number details.
1. Separate the payment slip at the bottom of the notice and mail it with your cheque or money order to Merri-bek City Council, Locked Bag 10, Coburg 3058, before the due date.
2. Make the cheque or money order payable to ‘Merri-bek City Council’ and cross it 'Not negotiable'. Do not include cash in the mail.
Council does not provide a receipt for payments received by mail. Keep the top section of the notice for your records.
1. Bring your notice to a Council Customer Service Centre before the due date.
2. You can pay by Visa or MasterCard, EFTPOS, cheque, money order and cash. The minimum payment for all card transactions is $10 and there is no cash out facility.

Payment extension

An extension of time to pay may be granted at Council's discretion. You can apply for a payment extension by calling our Customer Service team on 9240 1111.

Request a payment plan with Council

A payment plan is a plan we make with you that gives you more time to pay your parking fine. A payment plan can allow you to pay your fine in instalments.

A payment plan lasts for a maximum of 6 months, and if you miss a payment, your plan will be cancelled.

Payment plans are not payable via direct debit or Centrelink deductions.

You can request to pay your fine through a payment plan if you have either:
- a Pensioner concession card, DVA Gold Card TPI (Total and Permanently Incapacitated), DVA Gold Card WW (War Widow), or Health Care Card
- more than one fine
A payment plan is a formal agreement with us and is available for a maximum of 6 months.

Missing a payment or not making the initial payment will cause the payment plan to be cancelled. The fine will then proceed through the enforcement process and may incur additional costs.
To apply for a payment plan online please complete the online Payment Plan Application Form.

By phone: You can set up a payment plan with us by calling 9240 1111.

By post: You need to complete our Payment plan application form (PDF) (PDF 645Kb).

Once you have filled in this form please post it to Merri-bek City Council, Locked Bag 10, Brunswick VIC 3056.

By email: You need to complete our Payment plan application form (PDF) (PDF 645Kb). Once you have filled in this form email a scanned copy to citysafety@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.

The application for a payment plan must be received by us before the due date.

Please note: if you get a fine from us, you have 28 days to pay or arrange a payment plan. Alternatively, if you meet certain circumstances, you can appeal your fine.

How to appeal an asset protection or road management fine

If you received a fine, you are entitled to apply for an internal review under the Infringements Act 2006 (the Act). You must send this application to Council before the fine is registered with Fines Victoria or lodged with the Magistrates’ Court.

You can only ask for an internal review once for each infringement notice under the Act. We therefore encourage you to provide all information relating to the fine and supply any documentation that supports your reasons for review. The reasons for review are outlined below.

State laws prevent the Mayor and/or Councillors from playing any role in the internal review of an infringement notice. Merri-bek City Council has a clear process of reviewing infringements which is conducted by authorised officers in a fair and independent manner, in accordance with the principles of administrative law and under the relevant State legislation.

There are two ways to submit your application for an internal review

Online

Request an internal review of your parking fine online on our eServices website.

In person or mail

Complete the Application for Internal Review form (DOCX 237Kb) (DOCX 237Kb)and send it to Merri-bek City Council, Locked Bag 10, Brunswick 3056, email it to info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or submit in person to one of our Customer Service Centres. You can find the locations for our Customer Service Centres.

NOTE: If you are acting on behalf of the person who received the infringement, you need their written permission authorising you to act on their behalf and to submit an internal review request. Please attach the authorisation to your internal review application.

- We will place your infringement on hold in accordance with the Infringements Regulations 2016.
- Consideration will be given to the information and evidence you have provided and the evidence collected by the issuing officer.
- Council has 90 days to consider your application and advise of the outcome.
- You do not need to do anything until you receive a letter from Council.
- Council will send you a letter advising of the outcome of the internal review application. The letter will be sent by post to the address you have provided.
- If you've given permission to someone else to act for you, we will send the letter to their address.
- If you want to receive the response by email, please mention this in your request for internal review.
- The letter will advise of Council’s decision and all relevant information.

Request to go to court

It is recommended that you seek qualified independent legal advice before electing to go to Court, as the outcome of a court hearing may be different from the standard payment requirements of an infringement notice.

Under the Infringements Act 2006, a person issued with an infringement notice may request for their infringement to be heard and determined in the Magistrates Court.

If you would like for your matter to be heard in court, you need to send a request in writing to:

Merri-bek City Council, Locked Bag 10, Brunswick 3056 or;
Email to info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.

If your fine is at Infringement Notice, Penalty Reminder Notice or Final Reminder stage, you can apply to have your matter heard in the Magistrates Court (or the Children's Court if you are under 18 years of age).

If your infringement has already escalated to the Magistrates’ Court or Fines Victoria, you cannot apply to Council to go to Court. You need to contact the Court or Fines Victoria directly.
If your request to go to court is accepted:
- the matter will be listed at the Magistrates Court (or the Children's Court if you are under 18 years of age)
- you will be notified in writing of a date, time and location when you may need to appear before the court. This is referred to as a ‘hearing’.
The Magistrate or Judicial Registrar will hear your case. They may decide to:
- record a conviction if they find you guilty
- issue you with a new fine (the penalty may be either more, the same, or less than the amount on your Infringement Notice)
- dismiss or discharge your case
- adjourn (delay) the matter
- order you to do unpaid community work.

Court elect fees

For a single offence the fee is $98.40 and for multiple offences the fee is $148.50 (subject to increase 1 July each year).

What happens if you don't pay a fine

If you do not pay a fine by its due date, extra costs will be added to your fine. Council may also register your fine to Fines Victoria if you continue not to pay. You can find out more about this on the Fines Victoria website.

Some infringements are also lodged with the Magistrates Court if they are not paid within the required time.

Moving a bus stop as part of a construction project

If you own land near a bus stop or shelter and would like changes made to the bus stop to support a project on your property, you will need to talk to Public Transport Victoria (PTV) part of the Victorian Government Department of Transport on 1800 800 007:

For temporary changes (i.e. you would like bus stop moved away from the site during construction and the bus stop returned to its original position when construction is complete) email maintenance@transport.vic.gov.au
For a permanent changes (i.e. you would like the bus stop permanently relocated) email bus.stop.relocations@transport.vic.gov.au.

Information about heavy vehicle access in Merri-bek

If you want to drive a heavy vehicle on roads in Merri-bek, you will need to apply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

Find our more about heavy vehicle access to Merri-bek

See heavy or long vehicle parking for further information on parking your heavy vehicle.

When do you need an Occupation and Hoarding permit

If you will be occupying a Council land (other than parkland) continuously for more than 24 hours, you must apply for an Occupation and Hoarding permit (OHP) from Council.

If you will be occupying the same for less than 24 hours each day, then apply for a Temporary Road Occupation (TRO) permit instead.

If you will be occupying a Council reserve, then an Open Space Temporary Occupation Permit (OSTOP) applies instead.

Occupation and Hoarding permit

The OHP permit is required to ensure public safety and the proper placement and storage of material and equipment in public spaces, including building materials.

A recommended 1.5 metres of footpath width must be kept clear for pedestrians and the area occupied must be securely barricaded for public safety. The width may be reduced to 1 metre depending on the circumstances.

Please note: you may also require Council consent under Building Regulation 116.

Where occupation of the road reserve is connected with a building permit

If the occupation of the road reserve is required by your Building Surveyor, you must first apply to Council for a Report and Consent under the Building Regulations 116 (Protection of the public). Do not apply for the Occupation and Hoarding permit until you have obtained the Report and Consent from Council.

When you have obtained the Report and Consent from Council under Regulation 116, you can apply for the Occupation and Hoarding permit.

Where occupation of the road reserve is not connected with a building permit

If your Building Surveyor has not required you to obtain a Regulation 116 Report and Consent from Council, then you can proceed to apply for Occupation and Hoarding permit (OHP). In that case, the method of public protection is assessed and processed under Council's General Local Law.

Fees

An Occupation and Hoarding permit application incurs a fee. These fees are reviewed yearly.

For 2026-2027, the fees are:

Occupation and Hoarding - $5.90 /sqm/week

Plus $97.40 if a Reg 116 consent issued or
Plus $353.50 if a Reg 116 not required

An invoice will be sent to you after Council has assessed your application.

Please contact Council on 9240 1111 for more information about fees.

How to apply for an Occupation and Hoarding permit

What you need

Information required with your application for an Occupation and Hoarding permit includes:

Current public liability insurance associated with the proposed works
- For $10 million in the case of building works 3 stories or less
- For $20 million in the case of building works 4 stories or more.
Two traffic management plans:
- The traffic guidance scheme to protect workers during installation and removal; and
- The traffic guidance scheme while operating.

If consent under Building Regulation 116 is required:

A copy of the Regulation 116 endorsed plans and approval that you received from Council.

If consent under Building Regulation 116 is not required, submit drawings or plans showing:

the actual conditions of the site and the proposed precautions, location of hoarding and elevation plan of hoarding, including structural details
location of street furniture, such as street benches, signs, power poles (if any)
location of public transport stops, such as tram stop or bus stop
scope of work

How to apply

Complete an Occupation and Hoarding Permit application form (DOC 150Kb), once Council has given report and consent under Building Regulation 116 if required.

Submit the application to Council:

Post the form to the Development & Asset Assurance Unit, Merri-bek City Council, Locked Bag 10, Coburg 3058
Email the form to assetprotection@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or
Submit the form in person at one of our Customer Service Centres.

Information about the proposed works and proposed hoarding must be provided to the satisfaction of the Council's Roads Unit.

How to apply for an extension of time

You can apply to the Council for an extension of time to complete the works.

Complete the Occupation and Hoarding Permit Extension of Time application form (DOC 124Kb)
Submit your application to Council:
- Mail to the the Development & Asset Assurance Unit, Merri-bek City Council, Locked Bag 10, Coburg 3058
- Email the form to info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or
- Submit the form in person at one of our Customer Service Centres.

What happens after you apply

Once your application has been received, Council's Development & Asset Assurance unit will review the application.

You will be advised if your application has been successful.

Open Space Temporary Occupation permit (OSTOP)

Occupation of Council open space is only permitted with an Open Space Temporary Occupation permit, or if occupation is less than 24 hours with prior notification to Council.

If you will be occupying Council open space for 24 hours or longer

You must apply for an Open Space Temporary Occupation permit from Council.

This permit is required to ensure public safety and the proper placement and storage of material and equipment in these spaces, including building materials.

Works must also not impact on the health of neighbouring trees (described in the Australian Standard AS4970 – Protection of trees on development sites), garden beds, grassed areas and Council open space.

At least 1.2 metres of footpath width must be kept clear for pedestrians and the area occupied must be securely barricaded for public safety. This width may be reduced to 1 metre depending on the circumstances.
If you will be occupying Council open space for less than 24 hours.

You need to notify Council on 9240 1111 or email Council Open Space at least 3 business days in advance.

Permit fees may still apply depending on the circumstances and nature of the request.
An Open Space Temporary Occupation permit application incurs a fee of $7.00 per square metre per week (2025/2026). This fee is reviewed each financial year.

The permit fee depends on the scope of works, the duration of the works and the area of Council land required.

Please contact Council on 9240 1111 for more information about fees.
Some information that may be required as part of your application for an Open Space Temporary Occupation permit include:
- Public liability insurance for at least $10 million
- Arborist inspection report according to AS4970 (where trees are affected)
- Drawings or plans showing:
Information about the proposed works must be provided to the satisfaction of Council.
Please provide 5 business days notice, if you require an Open Space Temporary Occupation permit.

If you advise Council on an Asset Protection Permit form that you need to occupy a park or reserve next to the building site, Council will inspect the site and determine the cost of occupying the park or reserve. Council then issues you an invoice for the permit fee and a permit once payment is received.

You may also request an application form by contacting the Council Operations Centre by emailing Council Operations Centre or phone 9240 1111.

Pay the permit fee online by Visa or MasterCard or pay the fee in person at a Council Customer Service Centre.
Once your application has been received, Council's Open Space Maintenance unit will review the application. You will be advised if your application has been successful.

An invoice will be generated for payment. Upon receipt of payment, an Open Space Temporary Occupation permit will be issued.

You may not occupy Council open space until Council issues you a permit.

This permit must be produced onsite, for verification by Council Officers.

When you have completed your works, contact Council to arrange a final inspection of Council assets.

If damage has occurred to Council assets and it is deemed the damage is associated with your building activity, the extent of damage is detailed and you are notified in writing.

Council will ask that you either arrange for the repairs independently or agree to Council contractors carrying out the repairs. If you choose Council contractors to do the work, an invoice will be sent for the repair costs. This needs to be paid before Council issues a Letter of Clearance or starts repair works.

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