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

Submit an application

Starting 1 January 2025, physical copies of the application form will no longer be accepted. Applications must be submitted online. Paper or PDF copies of the application form will only be available for emergency works due to public safety.

Begin application form

Once you have submitted your application and paid the $200 application fee, Customer Service will issue you a permit number. This is your reference number, please use this number in the subject of all email correspondence. Any emails without reference to the permit number will not be replied to.

Once the permit number is issued, your application will go to the permits team for review and they will email you all information including the fees owed. All correspondence must be completed via email, not by phone.

If you do not submit a completed application, the permits team will ask you to submit another application and your requested days may not be available.

Please note:

Do not upload the whole CTMP or other unnecessary information eg. engineering plans or TGSs that do not relate to the works you are applying for.

Once the initial email with a completed application is made to Customer Service, please send all email correspondence to permits@northsydney.nsw.gov.au.

At least three days notice is required for any permit extension. Applications made on the day of a permit expiring will not be accepted. Works must be exactly the same as the original permit on extension application.