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                    Use non-motorised plant and equipment in public space

                    You can get a permit to occupy space for non-motorised plant and equipment or a safety exclusion zone. This includes non-motorised mobile scaffolds, ladders or hand tools.

                    ​​​​This is called a permit to occupy public space. You must get this permit for part or full occupation of footpaths, roads or laneways. 

                    How to apply

                    Fill in the online form to apply to use non-motorised plant and equipment or set up a safety exclusion zone on public land. To start an 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 the application.

                    Supporting documents

                    You must submit an approved Traffic Management Plan (TMP) when you apply. 

                    Your TMP must be prepared by a qualified traffic management practitioner if you:

                    You must provide a copy of a certificate of currency for public liability insurance. This must be for a value of at least $20 million. Find out more about our requirements for public liability insurance.

                    Amend, extend or cancel a permit

                    ​To amend, extend or cancel your permit, log in to City of Melbourne Services and navigate to the My Permits page. 

                    You can apply for a refund as part of the cancellation process. Application fees are not refundable or transferable.

                    Fees

                    You must pay an application fee of $113.90

                    The space occupation fee is $2.40 per m2 per day.

                    The cost to amend an application is $53.90 per application.

                    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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