Apply for a report and consent protection of the public

If your building project requires you to put up gantries or hoardings on a public space like a footpath or nature strip, you will need to get a report and consent protection of the public. 

Apply for report and consent protection of the public

Email your completed application form and any relevant documents to mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au.

You will also need to apply for a permit to occupy space on a footpath or nature strip

Documents you need to apply

As part of your application, you will need to provide: 

  • a copy of the title 
  • an approved plan of subdivision (if applicable) 
  • a site plan showing the proposed public protection (gantries, hoardings etc) 
  • a letter from the relevant building surveyor approving the proposed public protection 
  • a certificate of compliance for the design of the proposed protection from a registered civil engineer (if applicable) 
  • any plans and structural computations relating to the proposed protection from a registered civil engineer (if applicable) 
  • a traffic management plan (if applicable) 
  • a copy of your certificate of public liability insurance cover for no less than $20 million 
  • pedestrian signage in accordance with AS1742.3 (2019).

If your work does not comply with the Minister’s Guideline MG-12, your application will be refused. 

What happens next

We will assess your application and get in touch if we need any more information about your application. 

Fees

Description Fee
Report and consent protection of the public fee $334.50