You need Report and Consent to erect a hoarding on any property boundary that faces a street or laneway.
A hoarding protects and separates the public from building and construction works. Examples of hoardings include:
- temporary boarded fence
- solid hoarding
- gantry (a tall metal frame that supports heavy machines such as cranes)
- scaffolding
- bollard.
If the hoarding extends more than 300 mm past the property boundary, or if it is erected onto a laneway, you must also apply for a Road and Footpath Occupancy Permit.
Apply to erect hoardings over a street alignment
Download and complete an application form to Erect hoardings etc over a street alignment (at the bottom of this page).
Submit the form and supporting information by email to [email protected] or in person to our council offices at 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell.
What to include in your application
Include in your application:
- the site plan showing the location and type of hoarding, width of footpaths and any street furniture
- architectural drawings of the hoarding including section, elevations, standard details and fixing details
- a letter from your building surveyor approving the proposed hoarding.
- a Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance with a cover of at least $10 million.
Fee
We will email you an invoice for these fees after you submit your application:
- $334.50 application fee
- $184.50 inspection fee per inspection. We will inspect the hoarding once a month.
After you apply
We'll assess your application within 15 business days of receiving all the information we need.
Contact us
Email us at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4999.