Asset Protection Permits

Our Asset Protection Department protects Council’s assets within the road reserve and Council reserve. To do this, the department issues permits that allow control over how building works and any other works are undertaken in these areas, and to protect things like footpaths, kerb and channel, vehicle crossings, pits, street trees, roads, drains and signs. You may need more than one of these permits for your works. Find more information below on whether you need a permit, and the types of permits available.

Please be advised that it’s currently taking up to 10 business days to process Stormwater Permit applications, and to respond to requests for further information about these permit applications.
We’ve experienced a large increase in the number of applications and, while we’re working hard to bring processing times down, your patience and understanding is appreciated while we work through this larger than normal volume.

To appeal Asset Protection infringement notice: Infringement Notice Internal Review Request

Do I need a permit for asset protection?

Permits are required from Council for any construction that may affect Council-owned assets like footpaths, roads, drains and signs. Find out what works you will need a permit for, and what you might not need a permit for.

Asset Protection Permit

You will need an Asset Protection Permit if your works require a building permit, or if the works present a potential risk to Council assets. Find information here on fees, how to apply and permit conditions and expiry.

Vehicle Crossing (driveways and crossovers)

A ‘vehicle crossing’ is the strip of your driveway that crosses the footpath and nature strip allowing vehicles to enter and exit your property.

Hoarding / Occupy Roadway

If you need to occupy part of a road, laneway, footpath, nature strip, car park, or road reserve, even for a short time, an Occupy Roadway Permit may be required.

Legal Point of Discharge (LPOD)

As part of your Building Permit application you will need to obtain a ‘legal point of discharge report’ for your property.

Service Authority Connection

You will need a Service Authority Connection Permit if you need to carry out works in the road. Find information here on what works may require this permit, how to apply, fees and conditions.

Temporary Road Closures

A temporary road closure is approved for safety when a 3-metre clearance cannot be maintained.

Standard Drawings

The Civil Engineering Standard Drawings are updated from time to time as required and it is the responsibility of interested parties to regularly check and download any revised standard drawings to keep their copies current.

Asset Protection Final Inspection Check List

A final inspection is provided as part of the Asset Protection Permit Fee. Check this list to make sure you pass your final inspection.

Stormwater Inspections

A Stormwater Connection Permit is required before connecting or making changes to Council’s drainage system. Stormwater inspections are required to ensure that this work is performed to the Council’s standards.

Stormwater Connection Permit

A Stormwater Connection Permit is required before connecting or making changes to Council’s drainage system. This system includes underground drains, drainage pits, and kerb and channel.

Access through Reserves

An Access Through Reserves Permit is required for all circumstances where a property owner and/or their contractor require access to private property through an adjoining Council Reserve or Property for building works or similar.

Engineering Plan Checking Application

If you are undertaking building work, connecting to Council's drain or subdividing land, you may need to provide an engineering plan to be checked and approved by Council.

Skip Bin Permit

If you are placing a skip bin on Council's land, you will need a Skip Bin Permit, in accordance with “Community Safety and Amenity Local Law 2024”.

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