Construction permits

Most building projects in the City of Port Phillip need an asset protection permit. This is to make sure public assets and infrastructure such as roads, footpaths and trees, are not damaged as a result of the work.

You need an out of hours permit to do building work outside of standard hours.

You need a road closure permit to close a road, street or lane.

You need a road opening permit to make a hole or excavate any part of council land.

You need a significant tree permit to prune or remove a tree or palm defined as ‘significant’ under Local Law.

Registered skip bin companies must get a skip bin permit to have a rubbish container on the road or Council land.

You need a street occupation permit to use a whole or part of a footpath or road for works.

A vehicle crossover permit lets you construct a temporary or permanent vehicle crossing.

A working within a road reserve consent allows digging in any part of a road reserved managed by Council.

A work zone permit provides dedicated parking for workers during the building period.