Building Local Law permit fees

We are currently experiencing an unusually high volume of permit requests. There may be a delay in the response to your call or permit request.

Please note fees are subject to change from 1 July 2026.

Asset Protection Permit

Fee type Fees
Application/inspection: single dwelling $467.60
Application/inspection: dual occupancy $1,157.50

Application/inspection: Multi development

$2,325.30
Security Bond (refundable after full reinstatement to Council Satisfaction) Price on application
Fast track inspection $578.80

Hoarding Permit

Fee type Fees
Application $225.50
Occupation fee per m2/week
$22
Fast track (subject to approval/eligibility) $116.40

Out of Hours Permit

Fee type Fees
Application $120

Road Occupation Permit

Fee type Fees
Concrete works and work area (per day) $340
Cranes and lifting devices fee (per day) $340
Storage of materials: application $340
Storage of materials: occupation per m² per week $55
Fast track (subject to approval/eligibility) $116.40

Road Opening Permit (Consent)

Fee type Fees
Application (additional reinstatement fees will apply if applicable) $155.75

Skip Bin Permit

Fee type Fees
Daily fee $55

Tree Works Permit

Fee type Fees
Application - Significant Tree Pruning Permit $102
Application - Significant Tree Removal Permit $136

Vehicle Crossing Permit (Consent)

Fee type Fees
Permanent $395
Temporary (3 months) $156

Work Zone Permit

Fee type Fees
Application $123.70
Signage and installation $578.80
Single dwelling (1 to 3 bays for 6 months) $1,870.20
Dual occupancy (1 to 3 bays for 6 months) $4,156
Commercial (1 to 3 bays for 6 months) $6,963.40
Loading Bay occupation and assessment fee $6,696.40

Tradesperson Short Term Parking Permit

Fee type Fees
Permit occupation fee per car space or day
(Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm)
$62

Tradesperson (Residential areas) Parking Permit

Fee type Fees
Application fee per month $42

Contact Local Law - Construction Unit

In person: Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, Victoria
By post:
Local Law - Construction Unit, PO Box 58, Malvern, Victoria 3144
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm
Email & Phone: Find out how you can get in touch
Fax: 03 9521 2255