Extend or change a space occupation permit

You can apply to extend, change the date or amend your Traffic Management Plan (TMP) of a space occupation permit via City of Melbourne Services. See frequently asked questions and guides on how to do this on our Permit support page. 

If the total duration of your works is more than four weeks (including any extensions), you may need a Construction Management Plan (CMP).

You must allow three full business days for the extension or change of date to be processed. 

You must allow 10 full business days for any amendments to your TMP. 

There is a separate procedure to extend your construction parking permit, and for existing permits issued via ePathway (where the permit number begins with the letter 'E').

Existing permits issued via ePathway

If your current permit number begins with the letter 'E' (for example ECP, ESL, ECROH), there is a separate procedure to extend or change your permit.

You’ll need to: 

1. Create a City of Melbourne Services accountOpens in new tab (if you don’t already have one). 
2. Start an application for a permit to occupy public spaceOpens in new tab (you will need to log in with your City of Melbourne Services account).
3. Answer the questions in the application form.
4. For the question, 'What works are you proposing to do for this space occupation permit?' in the text box, enter: 

• our existing permit number
• the SR number (if applicable). 

5. Continue answering the questions. 
6. Pay the fee and submit the application. 

To cancel your permit, email siteservices@melbourne.vic.gov.au. 

To apply for a refund of your permit, fill in the withdrawal and refund application formOpens in new tab. 

Fees

You must pay a processing fee of $117.90. You will need to pay further charges for the days or space added to your permit.

We will tell you how to pay the fees and charges after we assess your application.

Your permit will be amended to show the new dates after you pay the fees and charges. 

Construction parking permit

You can apply to extend, change the date or amend the configuration of your construction parking permit via City of Melbourne ServicesOpens in new tab.

You can extend your permit for a minimum period of six months.

Final extensions may be granted for fewer months to align with reinstatement of the area.

Fees

• You will need to pay further charges for the days or space added to your permit. The cost is $2.40 per m2 per day.
• We will tell you how to pay the fees and charges after we assess your application.
• There are no pro rata allowances. Extensions are in whole months only.

After you apply

• We will assess your application.
• We will consider factors like road-user needs, other works and compliance with permit conditions.

Code of Practice for Building, Constructions 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.