Development Engineering fees
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Road Reserve Works/ Crossover Permit
All works within the road reservation including the footpath and nature strip require a Road Reserve Works Permit. Works may include construction or alteration of driveways, nature strips, stormwater drainage connections and occupation of a footpath for works such as painting, signage or building maintenance. Any works changing the usual operations of our roads, streets and footpaths within the City of Warrnambool, will require a Traffic Management Plan. (TMP) See below for more information.
All events requiring a part or full road closure also require Road Reserve Works Permit. Examples include street parades, major festivals, cycling events and major running events.
Applications require a copy of the contractor's public liability insurance, which must provide a minimum cover of $20 million. Please ensure you have a photo of your certificate of currency from your current insurer before commencing the application. A certificate of currency can be obtained from your public liability insurer or insurance broker.
Permits can only be obtained by builders, public utility managers or road managers/ contractors*
*A road manager is the contractor/road manager who is the person or body responsible for conducting the works. Where the applicant is not the road manager, the road manager must be nominated.
Please allow five working days for the permit to be processed and approved - works onsite cannot commence until approval is given.
Please be advised that Road Reserve Works and Vehicle Crossing Permits are temporarily offline and will need to be applied for via submitting the forms below. Forms can be submitted via email to deveng@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Once your application is received, an invoice will be forwarded to you via email. No works can start until the invoice has been paid and the permit has been approved.
Road reserves Works Application Form
Vehicle Crossing Permit Application Form
Traffic Management Plans
If traffic management is required then please submit a Road Reserve Works Permit application (above) and attach the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) along with a Worksite Hazard Assessment checklist. TMPs are reviewed as part of the decision to provide approval for the works under this permit. Please note Warrnambool City Council will only accept plans from companies that are currently prequalified with Vicroads.
The TMP must consider how the works will impact others in the area (workers, motorists, pedestrians and residents) and ensure the appropriate steps are taken to make sure the work is completed safely.
Plans need to be prepared by a qualified person and be in accordance with:
• The Road Management Act 2004 (traffic management code of practice);
• Road Safety Act 1986;
• Australian Standard AS 1742.3 2009: Traffic control devices for works on roads; and
• VicRoads supplement to AS 1742.3.
The road manager is responsible for undertaking regular site audits during the works to ensure compliance with the TMP.
Asset Protection Permit
Any building works on private land with a value greater than $20,000 require an Asset Protection Permit unless an exemption applies. Where the value of works is between $20,000 and $100,000, an exemption may apply if there are no Council assets immediately adjoining the property frontage, such as footpath, kerb and channel, vehicle crossing, drainage pits, nature strip, rain gardens, street trees, or other road reserve assets.
For building works valued over $100,000, an Asset Protection Permit is required regardless of the existing frontage conditions, due to the increased likelihood of construction traffic, deliveries, loading, unloading and associated impacts on road pavement and other Council assets.
The purpose of the Asset Protection Permit is to ensure that Council assets within the road reserve are adequately protected and that public safety is maintained during and after construction. The permit process also protects builders and property owners by documenting the condition of Council assets before works commence.
A pre-construction asset inspection must be undertaken by the owner, builder, or person or company responsible for the works and submitted through the online Asset Protection Permit portal on Council’s website.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide clear photographs of all relevant Council assets adjoining the works site, including kerb and channel, footpaths, vehicle crossings, stormwater pits, nature strips, rain gardens, street trees, road pavement, signage, service pits and any other visible road reserve assets. These photographs must be submitted before works commence.
Any pre-existing defects not documented with the application may be attributed to the applicant unless satisfactory evidence is provided to Council. Please ensure all required photographs and supporting documents are available before commencing the online application.
Once construction has been completed, the applicant must arrange a post-construction asset protection inspection with Council. To organise the inspection, please contact Council’s Construction Inspector on 5559 4420 or email deveng@warrnambool.vic.gov.au. If Council assets are damaged after construction has been completed and before the post-construction inspection has been undertaken, the applicant may be liable for the damage. Post-construction inspections are generally completed within five business days, and the applicant will be notified of the outcome by email.
Click Here to download the Asset Inspection Checklist
Stormwater Discharge Point Application
The legal point of discharge is a location specified by Council where stormwater from a property must be discharged.
The legal point of discharge is usually to a council managed drain such as a pipe, pit, Kerb & channel or open drain. Council is regularly requested to give direction on the legal point of discharge for both existing properties and the redevelopment of residential, commercial and industrial developments.
The location of the legal point of discharge from an allotment must be obtained in relation to an application for a building permit. Council requires that a “Storm Water Discharge Point Application” be completed and the appropriate fees be paid.
An application for a storm water discharge point requires the Council to search for and approve an appropriate discharge point. This may involve a site inspection and verification of existing drainage on the site. Applications require 5 days for processing. The application is to include the site identification and a building layout plan.
All connection works are to be inspected by Council. Connection inspections can be arranged by contacting Council on (03) 5559 4800.
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that Council is given a minimum of 2 days notice for an inspection of the connection. A fee will apply for inspections requested at short notice (<2 days), and for repeat inspections.
The connection is not to be covered until approval is given.
The property owner is required to construct and maintain the property connection to the satisfaction of Council.
We require a copy of your building layout plan, land Title and subdivision plan to complete the application. Please ensure you have these on your computer before you commence the application.
Standard Drawing 44 Property Connections.
Build over Easement Application
Building works within a Council easement require the consent of Council.
Council will often consent to the construction of sheds, garages, concrete paving, outdoor entertaining areas and the like over a Council easement after it has been given the opportunity to review construction plans for the proposed works.
Council will not consent to the construction of habitable dwellings over Council easements.
An application to obtain the consent of Council must be lodged. See the application form for advice on the associated documents required. When the application, associated documents and appropriate fee have been lodged, Council will assess the proposed building work for its potential to impact on existing or future public infrastructure within the easement. Council may request changes to the proposed plans in order to protect public infrastructure before it will give its consent.
Works within a Council easement should not commence until Council has given its consent. Council accepts no liability for costs for the removal or alteration of illegal building works over Council easements.