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Permits in Warringah

Page Updated: August 13, 2008

How do I know if I have an approved permit?

A copy of the approved permit/s will be provided to you once your application has been assessed and the usage charges paid (if applicable). A copy of the approved permit must be kept on site at all times.

Application for a Workzone

When do I need an Application for a Workzone?

An application for a workzone is required to enable construction vehicles to stand at the kerb line whilst being loaded and unloaded.

Clearway and peak hour standing restrictions still remain in force. Where they are not imposed, standard hours apply being 7am-5pm Monday to Friday, 7am-1pm Saturday.

How do I lodge an Application for a Workzone?

An application for a workzone form must be completed and lodged with Council by mail or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre with the relevant fees and charges. You are required to obtain the permit prior to the commencement of work.

Application to Locate a Building Waste Container on a Public Street

When do I need an Application to Locate a Building Waste Container on a Public Street?

An application to locate a building waste container on a public street is required when you need to locate a building waste container (e.g. a skip bin) on Council’s road and/or road reserve.

How do I lodge an Application to Locate a Building Waste Container on a Public Street?

An application to locate a building waste container on a public street form must be completed and lodged with Council by mail or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre with the relevant fees and charges.

You are required to obtain the permit prior to the commencement of work.

Hoarding Permit Applications

When do I need a Hoarding Permit?

A hoarding permit is required when any construction activity requires the placement of overhead hoardings, scaffolding, site fencing, site offices or other facilities on Council property. The approval to erect a hoarding on Council property is required under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993. The hoarding must not impede pedestrian access on the footpath area.

How do I obtain a Hoarding Permit?

A hoarding permit application form must be completed and lodged with Council by mail, or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre with the relevant fees and charges. If you have any queries regarding the hoarding permit application fees please contact Council's Development Engineering section.

You are required to obtain the permit prior to the commencement of work.

Licence for Outdoor Eating Area

When do I need an Outdoor Eating Area Licence?

An Outdoor Eating Area Licence is required before placing any tables, chairs or umbrellas on Council roads and/or road reserves (footpaths) for outdoor eating purposes.

How do I obtain an Outdoor Eating Area Licence?

An Application for an Outdoor Eating Area Licence (Section 125 Roads Act 1993) must be completed and lodged (along with detailed floor plans and proof of

$10 Million Public Liability Insurance - minimum - with Council noted as an Interested Party) with Council by mail, or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre with the relevant fees and charges.

If you have any queries regarding the Outdoor Eating Area Licence application fees please contact Council's Property & Commercial Development unit on 9942 2546.

Permit to Place Building Materials on Footpaths

When do I need a Permit to Place Building Materials on Footpaths?

A permit to place building materials on footpaths is required when building material is to be stored temporarily on Council’s road and/or reserve (e.g. bricks, sand and pipes etc.).

The storage of materials must not impede pedestrian access. If necessary, it must be adequately barricaded to ensure the safe flow of pedestrian traffic. Silt and sediment control will be required for building materials likely to be washed away during storms.

Once the materials are moved from the footpath area, it is to be re-instated to the original condition.

How do I obtain a Permit to Place Building Materials on Footpaths?

A permit to place building materials on footpaths application form must be completed and lodged with Council by mail, or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre with the relevant fees and charges. If you have any queries regarding the application fees please contact Council's Development Engineering section.

You are required to obtain the permit prior to the commencement of work.

Permit to Stand Plant

When do I need a Permit to Stand Plant?

A permit to stand plant must be obtained if the construction activities require the standing of a mobile crane or concrete pump on Council’s road way and/or road reserve.

How do I obtain a Permit to Stand Plant?

A permit to stand plant application form must be completed and lodged with Council by mail, or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre, with the relevant fees and charges. Urgency fees apply if the permit is required in less than 2 days time.

You are required to obtain the permit prior to the commencement of work.

After Hours Permit to Stand Plant

An approval for an after hours permit to stand plant is required from Council’s Planning and Development Services and Roads Traffic and Waste departments. Your application must be made in writing and lodged with Council by mail, or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre.

Road Opening Permits

When do I need a Road Opening Permit?

A road opening permit is required when the applicant needs to open, excavate or trench the road pavement, road shoulder, footpath, nature strip, kerb and gutter or any other Council infrastructure. Council has a responsibility to maintain these assets in the best possible condition and compliance with the road opening permit’s conditions and specifications is required to ensure a quality restoration. 

How do I obtain a Road Opening Permit?

A road opening permit application form must be completed and lodged with Council by mail, or in person at Council's Customer Service Centre, with the relevant fees and charges.

You are required to obtain the permit prior to the commencement of work.

 

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