We can change parking signs and conditions to reserve an area on the road for permit holders. The area set aside is called the construction permit zone. Permits are issued for a minimum period of six months.
Notification of departure date
You must notify us of your departure date at least six weeks before you plan to finish works. We will continue to collect permit fees until you notify us.
Who can apply
A construction parking permit may not be suitable if your project doesn’t need a construction management plan.
If your works will take less than six months, you can still apply for a permit.
You will need to pay the minimum fee based on holding a permit for six months.
Short-term works
If your works will take less than four weeks, you should consider a reserved parking permit.
Read more about how to reserve a parking bay.
Home renovation
If you’re renovating a home in a resident parking permit area, you should consider a tradesperson parking permit.
Read more about parking permits for small home renovations.
When to apply
You must submit your application at least 35 business days before you need parking changes installed.
Your application could be delayed or rejected if you don’t pay the fees or supply all the information we need.
Before you apply
Before you apply, you should consider whether this permit is right for you.
Use plant and equipment
If you want to use part of the road or footpath for plant and equipment you will need a different permit.
This includes:
- skips, bins and containers (unless placed within a construction permit zone)
- travel towers, scissor lifts or cherry pickers
- non-motorised plant and equipment
- concrete pumps
- cranes.
Find out how to get a permit to place skips, bins or containers on the road or other permits to occupy public space.
Modify the road or footpath
If you want to modify the road or footpath for your works, you will need consent from us.
This includes installation of:
- bollards
- fences and gates
- concrete pads or temporary access ramps
- signage attached to the pavement surface.
To find out more, read Consent for works (road works).
Supporting documents
When you apply, you will need to submit:
- a cover letter which details your works and what you plan to do in the construction permit zone
- the reference number of your approved Construction Management Plan (CMP)
- a copy of your Department of Transport Memorandum of Authorisation, if required by your Construction Traffic Impact Assessment (CTIA).
Zones extending beyond your site frontage
If your construction permit zone will extend beyond your site frontage, you will need to consult the adjoining owners.
You must give notice in writing to the adjoining owners, and submit a copy of this notice when you apply for a construction zone permit.
Partial installation
If your works requires partial installation of a construction permit zone, you must submit a marked-up scaled drawing.
The drawing should show where you want parking to be installed at this stage.
You should match the drawing and revision number in the approved CTIA.
Paid parking bays
Paid parking bays are indicated by ‘meter’ or ‘ticket’ signs. If your application involves paid parking bays, you will need to pay for loss of revenue.
The amount you have to pay for loss of revenue will be shown in your CMP approval.
Fees
You must pay the following fees when you apply for a construction parking permit:
- application fee
- permit fee
- set-up and reinstatement fee.
Fees are subject to change each financial year.
Application fee
The application fee for temporary parking of construction, tradesman or material delivery vehicles adjacent to your site is $174.80.
Permit fee
The permit fee is based on the total area occupied. The fee is $2.40 per m2 per day.
Set-up and reinstatement fee
The set-up and reinstatement fee is $3187.80.
This covers our costs of changing parking signs and conditions before and after your works.
After you apply
Once your permit is approved and fees are paid, we’ll install the construction permit zone.
We will change parking signs to ‘Permit Zone Construction Vehicles'.
The times listed on your signs may be different in some circumstances, and some areas may have signs changed to ‘No Stopping’. This is to clear space either for safety or to accommodate vehicle swept paths.
We will only install parking changes that are outlined in your approved CTIA.
Find out more about CTIAs and Traffic Management Plans (TMPs).
Partial installation
We will review your proposed partial installation.
Accommodation of vehicle swept paths and pedestrian crossings must be maintained.
The review may delay the installation of your construction permit zone.
If you choose not to install all the changes, some fees will no longer apply. Your fees and loss of revenue will be adjusted based on what you install.
Extend your permit
Permit extensions are available for a minimum of three months.
They don’t happen automatically. You must follow the procedure to extend your construction parking permit.
Change configuration
The proposed configuration of your construction permit zone must be in an approved Construction Management Plan (CMP).
Apply for a configuration change
To apply for a change in configuration, log in to City of Melbourne ServicesOpens in new tab. See permit support for more information on how to amend a permit.
Configuration not in CTIA
If you want a configuration that’s not shown, you’ll need to submit a CMP revision for approval. This may cause a delay as your CTIA will need to be reviewed again.
To submit a CMP revision for approval, log in to City of Melbourne ServicesOpens in new tab. See permit support for more information on how to amend a permit.
When your CMP revision is approved, you can apply for a configuration change of your construction permit zone.
At the end of your permit
You must notify us of your departure date at least six weeks before you plan to finish works.
You must remove all modifications you made to the road or footpath and reinstate the area. This includes bollards, fences gates, concrete pads and temporary access ramps. Failure to remove these obstructions will result in permit fees continuing to be charged.
To notify us of your departure date, email constructionzone@melbourne.vic.gov.au
We will continue to collect permit fees until you notify us.
Apply for a construction parking permit
To start an online application, you'll need to log in with your registered customer account. Find out more about how to register and log in.
You will need to attach supporting documents as part of your application.
Apply for a construction parking permit
Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works
The Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works in the City of Melbourne sets out all safety and amenity requirements when using or impacting public space for any kind of building, construction or general works.
These requirements are intended to protect the public and our property around sites where works are occurring.
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