Permits required for following activities in a public space
Park or unload vehicles on the road (construction permit zone)
You can get a permit to stop, park, load or unload vehicles adjacent to your construction site.
Use travel towers, scissor lifts or cherry pickers
You can get a permit to occupy space for motorised plant and equipment. This includes: travel towers, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts and elevated work platforms.
Use a crane in public space
You can get a permit to use or close a road for a crane. You must get this permit for part or full occupation of footpaths, roads or laneways.
Use a concrete pump in public space
You will need a permit to use a concrete pump in a public space. It is called a permit to occupy public space.
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.
Place skips, bins or containers on the road
Find out when and where you can place a skip, bin or container, and apply for a permit online. We don’t supply skip bins for hire.
Extend or change a space occupation permit
You can apply for an extension of time or amend your existing space occupation permit.
Install hoardings, gantries or scaffolds on public land
You must get a permit for hoardings, gantries and scaffolds on a public road or footpath. This is called a temporary protective structure permit.
Creative Hoardings Trial
We’re transforming the facades of construction sites into creative spaces.
Road works, driveways and drainage
If you want to dig or do service works on the footpath or road, you will need a permit. You will also need a permit or approval for work related to:
