Apply for a heavy vehicle storage permit
Why you need this permit
A heavy vehicle permit is required for any vehicle with a gross vehicle mass over 4.5 tonnes or length over 7.5m that is parked, kept, stored or repaired on a residential property under 4000 metres squared.
The heavy and/or long vehicle must be entirely stored on private property and not obstruct any part of Council land, including a footpath, nature strip and/or vehicle crossover.
Fee
Annual Fee: $195
The permit will be due for renewal on 30 June 2026.
Current permit holders are required to renew 30 June 2025.
Required documents
A location sketch and/or photo must be provided showing where the vehicle will be stored on your property.
Apply for a permit
Standard conditions of a heavy vehicle permit
Note: these conditions may be altered by an Authorised Officer based on other requirements
1. The heavy vehicle associated with this permit must be kept within the property boundary listed above;
2. Only one heavy vehicle is allowed at the above premises at any time;
3. When entering and exiting the property with the vehicle, the permit holder must adhere to all Victorian
Road Safety Road Rules & Cardinia Shire Community Local Law;
4. When parking the vehicle the permit holder must adhere to all Victorian Road Safety Road Rules &
Cardinia Shire Council Community Local Law;
5. Should the heavy vehicle leave the property before 7am on weekdays and/or before 9am on weekends or
public holidays it must not be left to idle or build up air;
6. Should the heavy vehicle return to the property after 8 pm on weekdays, weekends and/or public holidays
it must not be left to idle or build up air;
7. At times of poor weather conditions or poor visibility the vehicle must be illuminated whilst reversing from
the property;
8. Vehicle not to cause unreasonable disturbance to other persons, EPA Guidelines must be observed at all
times;
9. No maintenance that results in excess noise from the site may be undertaken on the vehicle;
10. Permit holder must be able to produce this permit on request;
11. Any damage done to public land or another person’s property must be repaired and paid for by the permit
holder;
12. Permit is not transferrable and can be revoked at any time;
13. Permit subject to change at any time dependent upon Council Policy for Heavy Vehicles.