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 2025.

Asset Protection Permit

Fee type Fees
Application/inspection: single dwelling $450
Application/inspection: dual occupancy $1,114

Application/inspection: Multi development

$2,238
Security Bond (refundable after full reinstatement to Council Satisfaction) Price on application
Fast track inspection $557

Hoarding Permit

Fee type Fees
Application $217
Occupation fee per m2/week
$21
Fast track (subject to approval/eligibility) $112

Out of Hours Permit

Fee type Fees
Application $115

Road Occupation Permit

Fee type Fees
Concrete works and work area (per day) $269
Cranes and lifting devices fee (per day) $269
Storage of materials: application $269
Storage of materials: occupation per m² per week $52
Fast track (subject to approval/eligibility) $112

Road Opening Permit (Consent)

Fee type Fees
Application (additional reinstatement fees will apply if applicable) $151.60

Skip Bin Permit

Fee type Fees
Daily fee $34

Tree Works Permit

Fee type Fees
Application - Significant Tree Pruning Permit $80.10
Application - Significant Tree Removal Permit $106.60

Vehicle Crossing Permit (Consent)

Fee type Fees
Permanent $383.10
Temporary (3 months) $151.60

Work Zone Permit

Fee type Fees
Application $119
Signage and installation $557
Single dwelling (1 to 3 bays for 6 months) $1,800
Dual occupancy (1 to 3 bays for 6 months) $4,000
Commercial (1 to 3 bays for 6 months) $6,702
Loading Bay occupation and assessment fee $6,445

Tradesperson Short Term Parking Permit

Fee type Fees
Permit occupation fee per car space or day
(Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm)
$59

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: council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 8290 3251
Fax: 03 9521 2255