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 lodge a bond (separate to the application fee) for all works as listed in the table below and a permit will not be issued until the bond is secured. Bond amounts are determined by the nature, size and risk of the works to community assets. If building work is conducted responsibly and does not impact built or natural assets, bonds 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 carry out works on Council land (i.e. Road Opening/Drainage Connection Permit, Multi-Activity Permit, Occupation of a Road or Footpath Permit).

The purpose of the 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.     

• 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 damage to Council Assets within the Road Reserve is repaired.

The purpose of the permit is to minimise potential damage from building works to assets within the Road Reserve, apply conditions to protect the environment and to ensure that any damage to community assets are repaired to Council standards and paid for by those responsible. Assets within the Road Reserve that can be affected by building work include footpaths, roads, drains and vegetation.

The Authorised Officer will conduct inspections for the duration of the permit 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 damage to Council Assets within the Road Reserve is repaired

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