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You need an Asset Protection Permit for building works or demolition that may affect council assets. 

An Asset Protection Permit protects: 

  • footpaths
  • nature strips
  • vehicle crossings – this is the strip of you driveway that crosses the footpath and nature strip
  • kerbs
  • channels
  • drains
  • roads and laneways
  • parks, gardens and reserves.

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Other permits you may need for asset repairs

Opening a road

You need a Road Opening Permit to open, bore, drill or dig up any form of council land, such as when:

  • connecting water or gas
  • creating or repairing a footpath
  • excavating a road
  • installing or repairing a stormwater connection.

Find out more on our Road Opening Permit page.

Vehicle Crossing Permit

A vehicle crossing gives you access to your property from the road. It includes a ramp from the road to the footpath.

You need a Vehicle Crossing Permit to make any change to the vehicle crossing, whether it is minor or major, temporary or permanent. 

Find out more on our Vehicle Crossing Permit page.


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