Under Regulation 116 of the Building Regulations 2018, if you plan to carry out building works that are likely to impose a risk to the safety of the public, you must take precautionary measures.
Such measures may include:
- erecting a hoarding, gantry or scaffold
- closing an area of the footpath or road to carry out works
- underpinning the footpath when digging close to the street alignment.
If these precautions are to be erected beyond the street alignment (outside the property boundary) then approval must be obtained from Council’s Building Department.
You may also need to obtain a separate Hoarding Permit to occupy Council land. For further information on obtaining a Hoarding Permit, please contact Council’s Asset Protection Department on 9518 3555 or mail@monash.vic.gov.au
Apply online
Before lodging your application, please ensure that you have the following information:
- Written statement from the relevant building surveyor – confirming details of the proposed precautionary measures.
- Clear site plan – to show proposed location, details and full dimensions of the precautionary measures, including location of adjoining properties, existing trees, street signs and furniture.
- If erecting gantries, scaffolding or any non-standard hoarding structures, you must include structural designs and evidence of calculations and certification from a structural engineer.
Please note that applications will incur a fee of $334.50.
Apply for Report and Consent (116)
Assessment
While Council will endeavour to assess your application promptly, the average turnaround time for this service is approximately 21 days.