Asset and Amenity Protection Permit

It is a requirement of the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Law 2022 that an owner or occupier of land or a person in charge of a building site or a works site obtains an Asset and Amenity Protection Permit prior to the commencement of any work on site. For more information on the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Law 2022 or to access a copy, please see the Local Law.

Unless otherwise advised by Council, an Asset & Amenity Protection Permit is not required where the land or the building site is not within an Industrial, Commercial or Residential Zone (which includes a General Residential Zone, Low Density Residential Zone, Neighbourhood Residential Zone or Township Zone).

To check the zoning of your property, you can visit the VicPlan website and type your address into the Search bar.

You will be required to pay a security bond (separate to the application fee) for all works as per the table below and a permit will not be issued until the bond is paid. Bond amounts are determined by the nature, size and risk of the works to community assets, both built and natural (i.e. trees, vegetation and nature strips). If building work is conducted responsibly and does not impact built or natural assets, the bond will be refunded after the final inspection has been completed.

*Please note that a further, additional bond may be required as part of any relevant permit application to occupy or carry out works within the road reserve or Council land (i.e. Road Opening/Drainage Connection Permit, Development Works Permit, Occupation of a Road or Footpath Permit, etc.).

 A single Asset & Amenity Protection Permit can be obtained in relation to the combined construction of both a single dwelling and swimming pool (with a combined bond amount), however applicants must be aware of their obligations under this permit and have the means to ensure all conditions and requirements are met in relation to both building activities. A combined application should not be submitted unless all parties involved in the construction works have reviewed their obligations and reached agreement on who will be responsible for the rectification of any Council/public assets. Important note: Council will pursue any required rectification works or costs associated with conducting those works from the applicant of the Asset & Amenity Protection Permit, not the individual contractors.

Please note that an Asset & Amenity Protection Permit in relation to a demolition can't be combined with other activities and must be applied for as a separate permit in all circumstances. 

Activities with a bond amount listed as Price on Application (POA) will be reviewed by an Asset Protection Officer to determine the bond amount on a case-by-case basis.  Officers will assess the nature, size and risk of the works to community assets, both built and natural (i.e. trees, vegetation and nature strips) as well as the quantity and scope of any works required within the road reserve (i.e. construction of new drainage, kerb and channel, footpaths, landscaping, etc.).

• Confirm the condition of natural and built assets before works begin.
• Monitor compliance with the permit and associated conditions.
• Monitor compliance with the Building and Works Code of Practice.
• Ensure that any damages to Council Assets within the Road Reserve are repaired.

The purpose of the Asset & Amenity Protection Permit is to protect and minimise potential damage from private building works to public assets and infrastructure within the Road Reserve and therefore minimise community liability for any damage that does occur.  These public assets include footpaths, vehicle crossings, drainage pipes/pits, kerb and channel, road pavement, nature strips, trees, vegetation, street signage, etc.

The Asset & Amenity Protection Permit process helps Council ensure that any damage to community assets are repaired to Council standards and paid for by those responsible. These permits also apply conditions designed to protect the environment and public amenity. 

The purpose of the Asset & Amenity Protection Permit is to minimise potential damage from building works to assets within the Road Reserve, to apply conditions to protect the environment and to ensure that any damages to community assets are repaired to Council's standards and paid for by those responsible. Assets within the Road Reserve that can be affected by building work include footpaths, sealed and unsealed roads, drains, kerbs, vehicle crossings, nature strips and vegetation.

The Authorised Officer will conduct inspections for the duration of the works to:

• Confirm the condition of natural and built assets before works begin.
• Monitor compliance with the permit and associated conditions.
• Monitor compliance with the Building and Works Code of Practice.
• Ensure that any structural or cosmetic damage to Council assets and infrastructure within the Road Reserve is repaired to Council's standards.

   

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It is a requirement of the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Laws 2022, Building Sites for an Asset and Amenity Protection permit holder to comply with any conditions or requirements in the Building and Works Code of Practice. The Building and Works Code of Practice, by reference, forms part of the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Laws 2022 and is an enforceable document. The Code of Practice has been developed to manage the effects of building works within the Shire, support the safety and wellbeing of local communities and protect assets and the environment. To access a copy of the Code of Practice, please see Building and Works Code of Practice(PDF, 77KB) .  

The Code of Practice outlines the minimum requirements for responsible site management, including:

• Site fencing
• Stormwater protection
• Dust
• Waste management
• Sanitary facilities
• Pedestrian and traffic safety