This is called a permit to occupy public space. You must get this permit for part or full occupation of footpaths, roads or laneways.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.
We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.