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.
You need road and footpath opening consent to open a road or footpath on Council land. You must get this consent before starting works
Works may include connecting new services such as water, gas, underground power supply or storm water, or repairing a damaged storm water or sewer connection.
Before You Dig Australia
Before you apply for consent, contact Before You Dig Australia on 03 9259 0100 to find out if there are any utility services or infrastructure located below ground, either underneath or near your proposed works.
How to apply
You need to provide the following with your application:
- VicRoads Memorandum of Authorisation (if works are on a designated VicRoads road). Download our list of arterial roads in Stonnington(PDF, 28KB)
- Before You Dig Australia report
- Detailed site plan of works location showing Council assets
- Description of the type of works being undertaken
- Start and completion dates
- Detailed traffic management plan
- Copy of Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance (minimum $20 million)
- Copy of letter notifying all affected residents, businesses or third parties.
Log in to the platform to apply. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up. Find out more about our online self-service platform.
Once logged in:
- select ‘All applications and permits' under Apply for something
- find ‘Construction Permits’ and select ‘Start’
- select ‘Road and Footpath Opening Permit’ in the drop-down
- follow the prompts.
Apply for road and footpath openings consent
You can track the progress of your applications anytime through the platform.
Notice of completion of work
When you complete the works, the works manager must send a completed Notification of Completed Works form(DOC, 89KB) to us within 24 hours.
Any excavation must be reinstated to Council standards. If we need to do further work to bring the temporary reinstatement up to our standards, the applicant will be liable for the costs.