Permits

A “Works Zone” is a parking area on the carriageway, next to a construction site, which is exclusively for the use of vehicles engaged in the construction work at that site. Property owners and/or builders can reserve a “Works Zone” for a period of three (3) months via our Works Zone permit application form (pdf, 67KB). Applicants must…

Do I need a permit for my wedding or event? Does your event involve one or more of the following? wedding or ceremony (regardless of number of guests) social gatherings or school groups over 100 people If you answered YES, you will need to submit an event permit application You will not require an event…

You must obtain a temporary road closure permit for the closure of any part of the road for special events such as: fun runs street parties community events There will be no fee for the above events. Applicants must state the following: Date, time, duration and location of the event Purpose of the closure Length…

Applying for a Road Occupancy Permit You must obtain a Road Occupancy permit before occupying any surface on the road reserve including footpath, nature strip, channel, kerbing and road pavement. Occupancies also include parking over dimensional vehicles for over an hour and the use of cranes. To pay for the application by credit card, please complete and submit…

Are you changing the business type from its current form?
Are you changing the trading hours of the business?
Are you applying for or altering a liquor licence?
Are you adding or changing signage on the front of a building?
Are you looking to paint a heritage listed building?
Do you have a car park or are you seeking a reduction in car parking?

Exercising in our parks is a great way to get fit, but before you begin the hill sprints you may need to apply for a permit. Personal trainers running group fitness sessions with four or more participants will need a personal training permit. Trainers can apply by filling out an application form (docx, 144KB) and sending it…

Can I obtain a key to a park to access my property? From time to time, we receive enquiries from residents wanting to access their private property for construction or maintenance work via a Council managed park, garden or utility corridor. While we appreciate residents may want to access the rear of their property in this way, we are…

With the exceptions of emergencies or planning permits, construction works can only be carried out between the hours of: 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday 9am and 3pm on Saturday No works on Sundays or public holidays   You must have an Out of Hours Permit to conduct construction works outside of the permitted hours outlined…

Do you plan to sell alcoholic drinks on your premises?

Do you intend to sell health related services (e.g. hairdressing, beauty treatments, tattooing or skin piercing) on your premises?

Are you planning on placing chairs and tables, an A-frame sign or display of goods (e.g. fruit stand) on the footpath?

Do you intend to sell food or drink on the premises of your business?

If you are looking to host an event on Council managed land may require a permit. An event permit is required if your event: involves more than 100 people involves temporary structures (e.g. marquees, stages, lighting)*     is a fair or festival involves the sale of food or drink requires road closures or changes to…

Are you doing any form of building work?

Application for consent to build over Council’s Easement Building over an easement requires approval from us and/or City West Water. Applications for habitable rooms (e.g. bedroom, lounge room) to be constructed over an easement are not permitted. Property owners wanting to build over an easement must provide the following with their application: Plans of the proposed…

The majority of building works require materials to be moved to and from the property. We have found that this has the potential to damage our assets around the building site including footpaths, nature strips, kerb and channels, trees, signs, stormwater drainage facilities, laneways and the road pavement. You need to obtain an Asset Protection Permit to…