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Street Occupation / Hoarding Permit

When is a Street Occupation Permit Required?

A Street Occupation permit must be obtained for the placement or storage of material or equipment on any road, footpath or nature strip within Council land.  Materials include building materials within Council land.  Materials include building materials such as pallets, timber, piles of sand etc.  At least 1.5 metres of footpath must be kept clear for pedestrians and the area used must be securely barricaded for public safety.  This permit also covers scaffold and machinery, such as travel towers, scissor lifts, and cherry pickers.

Applying for a Street Occupation Permit

The applicant is required to:

  • provide a copy of current Public Liability Insurance;
  • confirm whether the application is in connection with a Building permit.  If it is, a Report and Consent pursuant to regulation 604(4) of the Building Act must first be obtained from the City of Port Phillip Building Department;
  • provide a relevant site plan/drawing;
  • complete the Street Occupation / Hoarding Permit Application; and
  • pay the application fee of $85.00.

A Street Occupation permit application will not be accepted if a Report and Consent is required for the related building works and has not been obtained.  Please contact the Building Department on (03) 9209 6253 if you require a Report and Consent.

Where Do I Lodge My Completed Application?

Please fax, email or lodge in person the completed application, payment of the application fee, and all associated documents to: City of Port Phillip Development Permits, 99a Carlisle Street St Kilda Victoria 3182, phone (03) 9209 6216, fax (03) 9536 2745, email devpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

What Does the Permit Cost?

Fees and charges:

  • $85.00 application fee +
  • $100.00 permit fee +
  • $11.00 per square metre per week / $7.00 per square metre per week for overhead gantry

Payment

Application fees must be paid upon application otherwise the application will not be accepted.  If the assessment of the application determines that it is appropriate to issue a permit, all remaining permit fees and charges must be paid prior to the permit being issued.

How Long Will an Application Take to Assess?

Applications take 5 business days to assess provided no further information or changes are required.  No occupation of Council land is permitted without first gaining a Street Occupation permit.