Apply for a permit to occupy a road and/or footpath

Required documents

Before you commence the application form, you will need to have the following documents and supporting material ready to submit to Council:

  • Accurate description of works
  • Start and finish dates
  • Permit numbers of any previous permits for the works
  • Development Application (DA) number if works are associated with a DA
  • Measurements of the affected area(s), including the whole site with Traffic Management included
  • Any affected parking, including parking meters, Touch N Gos (see interactive map)
  • Specifications (measurements, weight etc) of any plant, machinery or vehicles used in the works
  • Draft of community notification letter
  • Public Liability Insurance certificate
  • Traffic Guidance Scheme (if required)
  • Road occupancy licence (if required)
  • Swept paths for any heavy vehicles (if required)
  • Police approval (if required)
  • Schedule of works if requesting Out of Hours works
  • Written correspondence if works affect neighbours, taxis, buses
  • Photos of the site (if required)

Each application requires the indemnity and insurance form to be filled out and signed. A community notification letter is required that explains to the community who you are, what you are doing and when.

Once approval has been obtained from a Council permits officer, the community notification letter needs to be distributed within a 100 metre radius of the site at least 2 business days before works commence.