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:
You can submit your form in the following ways:
- In person: Stonnington City Centre Ground Floor, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm)
- By post: Liveability and Compliance Unit – PO Box 58, Malvern, Victoria 3144
- Email:
- Fax: 03 9521 2255
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.