Content components Apply for an Out-of-Hours Works Permit if you need to work outside standard hours for building or construction purposes.An Out-of-Hours Work Permit allows you to:temporarily change the working hours set out in a Planning Permitcomplete works outside standard hours, if you have a Building Permit.Standard working hours, as set out in the Boroondara Local Law, are:Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pmSaturday from 9 am to 5 pm.No works are permitted on Sundays and public holidays. See the Victorian Government website for public holiday dates.This application is for temporary changes to working hours only. For permanent changes to working hours, you need to amend your Planning Permit.EligibilityWe’ll consider applications where it isn’t reasonable or safe to carry out works during standard hours.You don’t need a permit to work out of hours in your home, where a Building Permit is not required.For more information, refer to the guidelines on residential construction noise laws on the Environment Protection Authority website.Prepare your documentsGather the following documents for submission:proposed notification letter to impacted residents and businesseslist of addresses for notificationnotification letter to police, fire and ambulance, if their services may be impacted.Depending on the location of the building site, you may also need to submit:approval from the relevant owners corporationa Memorandum of Authorisation or approval from impacted public authoritiesa Swept Path Analysisa Traffic Management Plan or Traffic Guidance Scheme.If your works impact public transport operation, you'll need consent from the relevant authority or operator.Apply for an Out-of-Hours Works PermitContractors and site managers should apply for an Out-of-Hours Works Permit at least 10 business days before out-of-hours works begin.Apply online and include your supporting documents.Apply for an Out-of-Hours Works PermitWe'll assess your applicationOnce you’ve submitted an application, we may request more information from you or refer your application to one of our specialists.After we've assessed the impact of your works, we may ask you to notify more residents or businesses.We'll notify you by email with our decision.If more fees are due in addition to the application fee, we’ll send you an invoice.FeesYou'll need to pay an application fee of $132 and a permit fee of $213 per day, upfront. If you require additional days and your application is approved, we will invoice you for the extra days needed.Fees for works with special Planning Permit conditionsIf your Planning Permit includes a Construction Management Plan and you want to request an Out-of-Hours Works Permit, an $88.50 application fee applies for:Hours of Construction, ora Construction Management Plan.This covers work outside the hours specified on a Planning Permit.More informationFor help or advice, email [email protected] or call us on (03) 9278 4444.
