Private Kerbside Electric Vehicle: Charging Infrastructure Application 2025

Who can apply for a private kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charger permit?

Residents in City of Port Phillip are eligible to apply if they and their property meet all the following criteria:

Applicant is a property owner or a tenant with written landlord permission.

Property is a standalone building

The applicant must have current public liability insurance of a minimum of $20 million that extends to include the private kerbside EV charging infrastructure and be valid for the life of the charger.

What are the criteria that need to be met for a charger permit?

Applicants must demonstrate through annotated photos and plans included with application that the following criteria are or can be met.

Parking area is not in a bike path or laneway

The charger must be at least 2.5m away from the base of any street tree. If this distance is not possible, the applicant must obtain an arborist’s report.

The footpath should be at least 1.8m wide (not including the nature strip). If the footpath is narrower than 1.8m, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

The charger cannot be within 10m of an intersection unless parking restrictions permit.

The charger must be at least 300mm away from utility pits, and at least 100mm away from a stormwater pipe (legal point of discharge).

The charger must be at least 1m away of any public infrastructure including, but not limited to:

Streetlight Utility box Pedestrian crossing Fire hydrants	Power pole Side entry storm water pit Vehicle crossing ie driveway, laneway or roadway

What to include with your application.

Applicants must provide annotated photos and plans that detail charger location and distance from public infrastructure as listed above.

A dimensioned plan, indicating what underground infrastructure is present at the proposed location.

Written approvals as detailed in table 1, if required

Include a pedestrian access plan to keep pedestrians safe during installation? The pedestrian access plan should show the work area, a temporary walkway for pedestrians, and any signs or safety barriers needed.

Manufacturer's specifications (e.g., model) for the charger or charging support device you plan to install. See information below for minimum requirements.

Evidence of applicant’s $20M Public Liability Insurance

If a third-party installer is assisting with the application, the resident must provide written authorisation confirming this.

EV charging infrastructure and support devices must meet the following safety criteria

The installation shall comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS3000:2018 Electrical Installation Wiring, AS/NZS3008.1.1:20017 and the Victorian Service and Installation Rules with consideration to:

An appropriately sized and dedicated circuit with over current protection and a residual current device

Appropriate mechanical protection of cables for installation into a public space area

Cable sizing

Minimum heights above ground level.

Individual devices being installed shall comply with AS/NZS 4417.2 (EEES), AS3820, AS/NZS 3100:2022+A1:2023 and be equipped with an IP rating risk assessed as being suitable for the conditions where it is being installed.”

Locations of underground cabling in the public space area shall be provided to the City of Port Phillip to enable recording of information with Before you Dig Australia.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence if any of the above requirements are not applicable to the device.

Application and checklist

Applying for a permit does not guarantee one will be granted.

Approval of a permit does not guarantee access to that parking location.

Parking restrictions will still apply to the location.

The following information and checklist must be submitted with your application.

Table 1

Information required	Applicant’s response
Applicant’s full name
Address
Phone
Email
Are you the property owner?	Yes / No
If you’re renting, do you have written permission from the property owner? Please provide a copy.
Please describe the property type and mention if it’s part of a strata i.e. Part of an Owners Corporation
If applicable, do you have written approval from the Owners Corporation to install a private kerbside charger? Please provide a copy.
Is the property in a Heritage Overlay?
License plate(s) of the vehicle(s)
Include dimensioned drawing/ site photographs showing the proposed location of the private kerbside charger, unit cabling and all other assets (trees, utility poles, etc) in the vicinity?
Include a pedestrian access plan to keep pedestrians safe during installation? The pedestrian access plan should show the work area, a temporary walkway for pedestrians, and any signs or safety barriers needed.
Include a dimensioned plan, indicating what underground infrastructure is present at the proposed location. Refer to ‘Before You Dig’ Australia results (https://www.byda.com.au/)
Manufacturer's specifications (e.g., model) for the charger or charging support device you plan to install?
Copy of insurance certificate showing coverage for $20M Public Liability insurance at the installation site, or a statement from your insurer confirming the unit is covered by an existing policy.
Confirmation that any third-party installer is authorised by the applicant to install the equipment and assist with the application process?

Application process

Requests for approval to install private kerbside charging infrastructure are through a permit application process and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply for a private kerbside EV charging infrastructure permit, please read through the below guidelines and follow the steps detailed below.

Permit application process
Step 1 Private kerbside charger application submission	Resident (applicant i.e., Permit and consent holder) to send completed application and required supporting documentation via email to the Development Permits team – devpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Step 2 Application assessment	Upon submission of an application, the applicant will be invoiced a non-refundable application fee – after payment has been completed, Council staff will assess and make a decision on the permit. Note: If the property is in a Heritage Overlay, Council will notify the resident to apply for a separate planning permit. See Step 2a
Step 2a Application for Planning Permit (if property in Heritage Overlay)	Resident (applicant i.e., permit and consent holder) will need to complete the planning application form (City of Port Phillip Planning Application Form), attach an aerial site plan and any other relevant supporting documents and submit the application to Helpdesk-Planning@portphillip.vic.gov.au. A fee will need to be paid for the application to be submitted. Once the planning permit has been approved and issued, the applicant should submit the approved planning permit and the finalised date of installation of charger to devpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Step 3 Invoicing for issuing Street Occupation Permit and working within roads reserve consent.	Resident (applicant i.e. permit and consent holder) will be invoiced by Council’s Development Permits devpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au for the Street Occupation Permit and working within roads reserve consent. Council will issue the permit and consent with necessary validity and installation dates to the resident (applicant) once all necessary documentation has been provided.
Step 4 Installation to be arranged and Council notified	Resident (applicant i.e. permit and consent holder) is to arrange for the installation of the charger with the provider and ensure installation is in accordance with the working within roads reserve consent previously issued. Resident (applicant i.e. permit and consent holder) or the provider must submit a notice of completion of work within 5 business days once footpath has been reinstated to Council standards (as per working within roads reserve consent).
Step 5 Renewal of permits and compliance of T&Cs of permits and consents issued to applicant (permit and consent holder)	Council will undertake an annual renewal and compliance assessment. The following will be assessed: Permit holders will be required to hold appropriate insurance cover Permit renewals could be declined if the location of private kerbside EV chargers constrains any future Council works on Council roads and footpaths.

Fees to obtain necessary approvals to install a private kerbside EV charger

Permit Application Fee* (non- refundable)	$515.80	Payable to City of Port Phillip for site inspections and assessments of the permit application.
Street Occupation Permit fee * (to be renewed annually)	$113.50	Provides consent to occupy part of the footpath. Required for long-term occupation of the footpath by the private kerbside charger. (Valid for one year from date of issue)
Planning Permit Fee*	$226.50	Planning permit required for properties in Heritage Overlays. (State government sets the permit triggers under the Heritage Overlay provisions.)
Working Within Road Reserve Consent fee* (Fee set by Department of Transport)	$97.98	Provides consent to the permit holder to dig any part of the road reserve that is managed by Council as part of Road Management Act 2004. (Permits the installation and reinstatement of footpath)

*Subject to annual increase

Note:

Applicants will discuss with their charging technology provider regarding costs to purchase and install a private kerbside charger. All ongoing operation and maintenance requirements will also need to be discussed with the provider.

City of Port Phillip

99a Carlisle Street

St Kilda VIC 3182

Phone: ASSIST 03 9209 6777

Email: portphillip.vic.gov.au/contact-us

Website: portphillip.vic.gov.au

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