Apply for a hoarding permit for street occupation
Key points
- You need to apply for a hoarding permit (street occupancy) when part of a public access way or Council property requires fencing off for proposed building works.
- Hoardings and barricades are used around building sites to keep members of the public safe and to secure buildings sites when they are unattended.
- A hoarding permit may still be required even if a building permit is not required.
Examples of when a hoarding permit is required
- Closing part of a footpath for painting.
- Putting up signage.
- Machinery being used on the footpath or Council property.
- Any building work or materials placed on Council land.
Other permits you will also need to apply for
- If you are applying for a hoarding permit you will also need to apply for an asset protection permit
- If you are erecting a building or temporary structure across a street alignment or Council land, you will also need to apply for a protection of the public (hoarding) permit
Hoarding permit application fee
The hoarding permit fee is calculated as a monthly rate based on the square metre area of the hoarding site.
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Area of the Hoarding |
Monthly rate |
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Less that 100m2 |
$500 |
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101m2 - 500m2 |
$750 |
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Over 500m2 |
$1000 |
What you need to provide with your application
- A full site plan
- A copy of the contractor’s public liability insurance with a minumum $20 million cover
- A copy of an approved traffic management plan (in accordance with AS1742.3 and VicRoads Worksite Code of Practice).
Apply
Download the hoarding permit application form then post, email or drop your form to us.
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Post |
Hoarding permit (street occupation) application |
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In person |
Cardinia Shire Council |
Pay
You can pay over the phone or in person.
Pay over the phone
Call us on 1300 787 624 to pay with your credit card.
Pay in person
Council’s Customer Service Centre
20 Siding Avenue, Officer
Questions?
Contact our Engineering team
Ph: 1300 787 624
Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au