Apply for works permit in a road reserve


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Step 1.Apply

Council consent is required to conduct work within a road reserve or easement where Yarra Ranges Council is the responsible authority. This includes:

  • constructing, altering or removing a vehicle crossing
  • service connections
  • drainage and stormwater connections

Things to note:

  • If the work is to be completed on a declared arterial road (road managed by VicRoads) a planning permit may be required.
  • If you are constructing a Council asset or an outfall drain, you need to apply for Construction of a Council Asset (Maintenance and Surveillance) permit. Apply for works under $100,000 or over $100,000

Complete the details, including property address and the works your completing.

Step 2.Assessment

Should your application/proposed works be approved you will receive a Works Permit with $326.00 permit fee, and a security bond (where applicable).

Please allow 10 business days for us to process your application.

Apply to carry out works within a road reserve

Examples of vehicle crossings

Step 1

Stormwater must be connected to a legally approved point of discharge. A point of discharge is usually an underground drain, kerbs or open table drains.

To meet our stormwater drainage requirements for a planning or building permit, please follow these steps:

Apply for a stormwater point of discharge certificate

  • Please allow 10 working days for us to assess this application.

  • The construction of an outfall drain to the nearest Council asset may be required.

  • Fee $65.40.

 

Step 2

Submit your stormwater drainage plans and computations

  • Refer to your planning permit for your stormwater drainage requirements.

  • Please allow 20 working days for us to assess this application.

  • Fee varies from $175 to $1000.

 

Step 3

Apply for a works within a road reserve permit

  • A works within a road reserve permit is required to install any new stormwater connection.

  • Please allow 10 working days for us to assess this application.

  • Fee $240.50. Security bond (where applicable) $1000.