Infrastructure Permits

As of 01 November 2014, Asset Protection Permits are compulsory prior to the commencement of any building or construction works (including works that do not require a building permit).

Works means any work in connection with the:

• Construction
• Renovation
• Alteration, demolition, relocation or removal of a building, including landscaping, concreting and road construction.

An Asset Protection Permit will protect the owner of the site against paying for damage to infrastructure assets that existed prior to the commencement of works. This includes property owners, utility providers, as well as Council infrastructure assets and comprises anything outside the property, including but not limited to, vehicle crossings, footpaths, nature strips, drains and pits, kerb and channel, road pavement, trees, signs, poles and hydrants, etc.

You should obtain a permit at least 48 hours prior to the date you plan to commence your building/construction works – this will allow for the scheduling of a pre-works commencement inspection by Council’s Technical Services Department.

A Road Reserve Works Permit must also be applied for. An additional fee for the Road Reserve Works Permit will apply. 

All works within the road reserve require a Road Reserve Works Permit. This includes, but is not limited to, works for construction or alteration of driveway crossovers, nature strip, storm water drainage connections and footpaths.

The following must be supplied with your application:

• Public Liability Certificate - Copy of public liability certificate of currency for the contractor carrying out works (providing coverage for at least $20 million).
• Sketch plan - A copy of a sketch plan showing the proposed work and all assets within the vicinity must be provided. Assets include all trees, road pavement, kerb and channel, footpaths, drains and service authority and private assets.

An Asset Protection Permit is required, and an additional fee will be charged for obtaining it.

Non Council Roads:
Council can only issue permits for works within a road reserve for roads that are managed by Council.

Council cannot issue a permit to work within a road reserve on a road that is managed by VicRoads, Parks Victoria, DEECA or any other private roads. Permits for works undertaken on land managed by any of these agencies should be directed to the relevant authority:

VicRoads:  13 11 71
Parks Victoria: 13 19 63
DEECA: 03 5336 6856

Visit this page to find out whether your road is managed by Council.

Insurance: 
Public Liability insurance is important as it generally provides financial protection to both the public and the responsible persons conducting the works, in the event of an incident resulting in damages or injury to third party assets or persons. 

Proof of certificate of currency is necessary before the application can be completed. We advise you to include the certificate of currency with the initial application form so we can process your application without delay.

The minimum policy coverage for persons/companies conducting works within the road reserve is $10 million.