As a builder or developer, you are responsible for managing all work you carry out within the municipality, including excavation, demolition and construction activities. This includes work undertaken by your subcontractors.
A Construction Management Plan (CMP) outlines how construction activities will be managed to minimise impacts on the surrounding community, road users and Council assets.
A CMP is required for large or complex developments. If required, you will need to submit a CMP application to be checked and approved by Council’s Engineering Department before construction works begin.
Important: You must submit your Construction Management Plan online.
You must submit a CMP if:
- your Planning Permit requires one
- Council has requested one in writing.
Important: As the builder or developer, you are responsible for preparing and submitting the CMP, including managing subcontractor activities.
Your CMP must cover:
- public safety, site security and amenity
- the scope and duration of each construction stage, including operating hours
- noise and vibration control
- air quality and dust management
- stormwater and sediment control
- tree protection zones
- excavation details
- waste minimisation
- on-site storage of materials and equipment
- use of cranes, concrete pumps or site sheds.
Your CMP must also include:
- construction vehicle types, sizes, frequency and routes (with swept paths provided for the largest vehicle)
- worker access and parking arrangements/mitigation
- traffic and pedestrian management measures
- road closures or works zones with traffic control plans.
Important: To avoid delays, ensure all information is complete and accurate before submitting your application. Changes to an approved CMP will require a new application.
You must lodge your Construction Management Plan Application online and include all required supporting documents.
Apply online
Important: Construction works cannot commence until the CMP has been approved. Failure to comply may lead to fines or a stop-work order.
All works must comply with relevant legislation, including Council’s Community Safety and Amenity Local Law.
Council assesses CMPs to ensure:
- public safety
- amenity protection
- traffic management
- asset protection and
- environmental responsibility.
Other permits you may need
As part of your project, you may also require the following permits or approvals:
Important: To avoid delays, we recommend submitting any required applications for approval at the same time as the CMP.
Once your application and supporting documents have been received:
- You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received and allocated to an officer for assessment
- We will usually provide an initial response within 20 business days
- If further information is required, we will contact you at this stage
- You may be required to amend your CMP before the final assessment
- The final assessment may take an additional 20 business days.