Work area permits are required for small scale works in Yarra. Application is online and a fast track permit is available.
A work area permit is needed for work by hand, on ladders or mobile scaffold (example: painting).
Work by hand
There are three easy steps to follow:
- Read the permit user guide [ PDF, 1.09 MB]
- Complete the application form [ PDF, 224.75 KB]
- Submit your application online
Once your application is submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation with an application number. Please keep your application number handy, as this will be needed for any future correspondence.
A permit cannot be issued until all documentation has been supplied.
Initial assessment of your application can take up to seven working days.
Larger scale works with plant and equipment
For larger works that require plant and equipment (example: scissor lift) you need a Plant and Equipment Permit.
Key things to know:
- If your works involve closing roads, you must provide seven days written notice to surrounding residents (within 100 metres).
- You need to provide a map for the proposed letter delivery area and a copy of the letter as part of your submission.
- Permits will not be activated if the letter has not been approved.
- Please use our Road Closure Notification Template [ DOC, 388.5 KB] (DPCX 389 KB) as a guide for your letter.
- Construction Management Plan (CMP) can distribute a monthly notification letter, followed by a notification letter two days prior to works. Please refer to your Planning Permit or visit the Construction Management Plan page on our website.
Request an update below on your permit application, and a permits officer will respond to your request.
There are three components to the fee:
- one off permit fee $97.15
- inspection fees (initial and expiry inspections)
- $176.85 for existing residential properties/local shop traders (small business)
- $338.50 for commercial/industrial properties or new residential build
- occupation fee is calculated using the total area to be used
- $5.85 per square metre per week for existing residential properties/local shop trader (small business)
- $13.95 per square metre per week for commercial/industrial properties or new residential build
In addition, parking fees may apply if the area you are requesting is a metered parking bay.
- Occupation of parking bays - parking metre/first day: $87.95
- Parking metre/each day thereafter: $46.00
Our authorised officers inspect works to ensure they are being conducted safely and in compliance with our General Local Law, the approved permit and associated Traffic Management Plan.
For works due to commence within seven days a fast track option is available.
The cost is $261.85
If additional information is required there may be a delay in the processing time.
The process is:
- apply online
- outline your request to fast track the assessment in the ‘application description’ section
- submit at least two full business days before works are due to start
BPAY Payments: DO NOT save BPAY reference numbers – each invoice has a unique reference. You will not be able to reuse. Reusing may delay permit processing.
BPAY payments may take 2 business days to process. If requesting a fast track permit, please consider using an alternate payment method. NOTE: Permit WILL NOT be issued until payment has been processed.
An extension request must be submitted in writing at least three business days prior to the permit expiry date.
You do not need to login, just fill in the details and follow the prompts.
An additional $189.75 fast track fee will apply if less than two full business days notice is given.