Asset Protection Permit

You will need an Asset Protection Permit if you are undertaking works for, or in connection with, any of the following:

Veranda, pergola, decking works only – more than $30,000
Demolition, construction
Renovation, alteration, cladding
Relocation or removal, restumping
Excavation, landscaping, concreting
Subdivision road construction

This list is not a complete list of all activities that may require an Asset Protection Permit.

Before you start works

It is the property owner’s responsibility to obtain the Asset Protection permit.

Where works involve demolition and construction of a dwelling, you may take out the permit for both activities. However in some instances, depending on your contract, the builder may take out their own permit for construction.

Therefore, you would only need a permit to cover demolition and landscaping. This is referred to as a ‘staged’ Permit. It’s best to find this out from the beginning to avoid any unnecessary fees.

Asset Protection fees: Asset Protection Permit Fees(PDF, 137KB)

Apply for Asset Protection Permit

Step 1. Apply online

Asset Protection Permit Application

An application fee is required to be paid at the time of applying.

Step 2. Assessment

This will prompt an initial inspection, but Council recommends you also obtain your own photographic evidence of assets for reference.

Step 3. Pay fees

If the application is successful, a tax invoice will be emailed for payment of the relevant permit fees and a refundable security deposit.

The tax invoice will provide advice on how to pay for the permit and refundable security deposit.

Step 4. Receive the Permit

Once the invoice has been paid, the permit will be issued via email.

The Asset Protection Permit will contain conditions that must be read and followed carefully. Non-compliance may result in an infringement being issued.

Other permits

Vehicle Crossing (VHC) Permit – If you plan on relocating, extending or reconstructing your vehicle crossing you will need a VHC Permit. Please note that if you propose to relocate or extend the crossing and there is a nature strip tree in the vicinity you should apply for this Permit now and request a pre-approval letter: Vehicle Crossing (driveways and crossovers)
Stormwater Connection (SWC) Permit – If you will be relocating or altering the property’s stormwater connection you will need a Stormwater Connection Permit
Occupy Roadway (OCR) Permit – If you need to occupy part of a road, laneway, footpath, nature strip, car park, or road reserve, even for a short time, an Occupy Roadway Permit may be required: Hoarding / Occupy Roadway
Reserve Access Permit (RAP) – If you and/or your contractor need access to a private property through an adjoining Council reserve or Council property you will need a permit: Access through Reserves

Please note that you may also require a Memorandum of Authorisation (MOA) from the Department of Transport, if the property is located on an arterial road. This is required before proceeding with reinstatement works, and is generally obtained though your traffic management company. Memorandum of authorisation permits - Transport Victoria

At the end of your works/stage of works

It is the permit-holder’s responsibility to notify Council within 28 days of the completion of works as per the Asset Protection Permit conditions.

If you have a staged Asset Protection Permit you will need to book inspections after each relevant stage of works. This will ensure any damage that has occurred to Council assets during the different stages can be directed to the relevant Permit holder upon the Final Inspection outcome.

Inspections for Staged Permits

Where a staged Asset Protection Permit is in place, please ensure a Post Demolition inspection is booked on completion of the demolition stage of works.

Request Post Demolition Inspection

Where a staged Asset Protection Permit is in place, please ensure a Post Construction inspection is booked upon completion of the building works.

Request Post Construction Inspection

If more than 1 post construction inspection is required, an additional inspection fee will be incurred.

Arranging your Final Inspection

You must ensure all works set out in the Asset Protection Final Inspection Checklist(DOCX, 43KB) are completed before booking your final inspection.

If the works are not completed, however you wish to determine what damage needs to be rectified prior to your final inspection being booked, you can book in a Post Construction Inspection detailed above.

Once all works have been completed, including landscaping, internal driveways, front fence construction, installation of pool, and inspections for stormwater connection works conducted and finalised, you must book in the final inspection to confirm appropriate reinstatement.

Please note, should Council attend the site and the required works are not done, you may incur an additional inspection fee.

You must book your vehicle crossing pre-pour inspection prior to organising your final Asset Protection inspection.

If you have just poured concrete for a vehicle crossing, please note your final Asset Protection inspection cannot take place until 1 month after the pour. The inspection is done at this time because it takes 1 month for the concrete to have reached almost 100% of its full strength and to allow time for any defects to be shown.

Request Final Asset Protection Inspection

Security Deposit Refund

If there is no damage to our assets, your refundable security deposit will automatically be refunded once your Final Asset Protection Inspection is completed and signed off as satisfactory.

If any damage is noted, you will be sent a letter so you can arrange for any reinstatement works which will need to be rectified prior to your bond being released.

The refundable security deposit will be paid as an electronic bank transfer into the bank account of the Permit Security Deposit Payee.