Apply for an infrastructure works permit

Do you need to do work within a road reserve (including the roadway and/or the roadside) of a Council-maintained road?

If you want to conduct work in, on, under or over a road, you may need to notify and get consent from Council by applying for an infrastructure works permit.

These works may include:

  • Constructing, extending or relocating a vehicle crossover
  • Stormwater drainage connections
  • Landscaping of naturestrip
  • Occupying Council land with machinery

How to apply

Apply online

Step 1.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the requirements of working in the road reserve.

Step 2.Make sure Council is the correct authority

If you are proposing to do works in a road reserve that VicRoads manages, you will need to apply with VicRoads. Find out more about responsibility for roads in Nillumbik

Step 3.Allow enough time

Assessing an infrastructure works permit application can take up to 10 business days. Make sure you apply with enough time before works are due to commence.

Step 4.Gather supporting documentation

Depending on your application, you may need:

  • A site plan
  • Dial Before You Dig asset plans
  • Public liability insurance certificate of currency
  • Traffic Management Plan

Find out more about requirements when working in the road reserve.

Step 5.Complete the online form

Apply for an infrastructure works permit

Fees

The cost associated with an Infrastructure Works Permit will depend on the type of works being carried out:

  • Vehicle crossing - $331.00
  • Stormwater drainage connection within Council road reserve requiring road opening - $383.80
  • Stormwater drainage connection within easement on private property or easement on Council property - $98.00
  • Landscaping of nature strip - $98.00
  • Occupying Council land with machinery - $98.00

These fees are correct as of 1 July 2024.

After you submit your permit application, an invoice will be emailed to you. This email will contain instructions about how to pay.

What happens next?

After you submit your permit application, an invoice will be emailed to you. This email will contain instructions about how to pay the permit application fee.

Once your application and payment are received, your submission will be reviewed by our Infrastructure team, who will be in contact if they require any additional information. 

After your application is assessed, you will be notified of the outcome via email. Assessing an Infrastructure Works Permit application can take up to 10 business days.