Road occupation permit

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 a road occupation permit if you plan to occupy Council land for any of the following:

  • construction works
  • using a concrete pump
  • storing building materials, plants, equipment, site sheds or machinery
  • using a mobile crane or travel tower (if a crane overhangs or encroaches above a property not related to your works, you need written consent from the airspace owner).

How to apply

To apply for a road occupation permit you need to provide the following and send to amenity@stonnington.vic.gov.au:

Time

We need a minimum of 10 days to assess applications.

If we need to make further internal referrals, we will need longer than 10 days.

Cost

  • Concrete works and work area: $269 per day
  • Cranes and lifting devices: $269 per day
  • Storage of materials – occupation: $52 per square metre per week
  • Storage of materials – $269 application fee
  • Fast track: $112 application fee (subject to approval / eligibility)

Contact us

Phone

03 8290 3251