When do I need a permit?

You will require a permit if you erect a hoarding, temporary fencing, gantry, scaffolding or site shed on or over a road, footpath or any other land owned by us.

You will also be charged an occupation fee for any structure located on or over councils land.

How do I apply?

1. Download the Application Form Fill it out and save it to your hard drive to upload when submitting your application. You can only upload PDF, JPEG, JPG documents.   
2. Read our permit user guide to help with submitting an online application, creating a new login and resetting your password.
3. Submit your application online.
4. You will receive automatic confirmation and an application number which must be used for all future correspondence.           
5. You will be notified once an assessment has been completed.                  
6. If your works involve closing any of our roads, you will need to provide 7 days written notification to surrounding residents. Please use our Road Closure Notification Template to assist you. All stakeholders within 100m must be notified. Please also attach a map for the proposed delivery are of the notification for approval. Permits will not be activated if the letter has not been approved.        
7.  For CMP sites, please refer to your Planning Permit or visit the Construction Management Plan page on our website.

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How long will my application take to process?

Initial assessment of your application can take up to 7 working days. A permit cannot be issued until all required documentation has been supplied and is satisfactory.

A fast track assessment option is now available

On payment of a non refundable fast track fee of $165.00 permit applications for works due to commence within 7 days will be assessed as a priority. 

This initial assessment may result in the request for further information which may delay the processing time.

You must:

1. Submit a completed online application.
2. Outline your request to fast track the assessment in the ‘application description’ section.
3. Submit at least 2 full business days before works commencing.

Your application will be assessed as a priority.

How can I request an update of my permit application?

You can request an update of your permit application using an online enquiry. A permits officer will respond to your request.

Please note initial assessment of your application can take up to 7 working days.

How much will my permit cost?

Occupancy fees will be charged for the area on which you are placing hoarding, temporary fencing, gantry (includes gantry over a roadway or footpath), scaffolding or site shed. 

• Permit fee: $91.10 
• Occupancy fee
  • Works to existing single residential properties/local shop traders (small business): $5.50 per square metre per week
  • Commercial/Industrial properties or new build residential: $12.00 per square metre per week
• Inspection Fee
  • Works to existing single residential properties/local shop traders (small business): $165.90 (minimum of 2)
  • Commercial/Industrial properties or new build residential: $295.90 (minimum of 2)

City of Yarra’s authorised officers will inspect all permits to ensure works are being conducted safely and in compliance with City of Yarra’s General Local Law, the approved permit and associated Traffic Management Plan.

Parking Fees

Parking Fees may apply if the area you are requesting is a metered parking bay.

• Occupation of parking bays - parking metre/first day : $83.20
• Parking metre/each day thereafter: $41.60

I want to extend my permit

An extension request must be submitted in writing at least 3 business days prior to your permit end date using the following link: Permits and Consents

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