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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.