You will need to get consent if you want to do any building works on the road reserve. This includes things like:
- adding a parking bay
- creating a new access between your driveway and the road (called a crossover)
- connecting services like water or sewerage.
What is a road reserve?
The road reserve is the section of land between property boundaries that encompasses the footpath, nature strip, kerb and channel, road shoulder and roadway.
How to apply for consent for works on a road reserve
What you need to provide us with depends on the kind of work you are doing on the road reserve.
You will need to apply at least 20 business days before you begin works.
Email your completed application form and any relevant documents to mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au.
Asset protection repair
You will need to provide us with a copy of the asset protection inspection defect notice issued by Wyndham City Council.
Vehicle crossover
You will need to provide us with an aerial image or diagram showing the frontage of the property that shows where the proposed crossover will be. This diagram should show:
- all existing infrastructure like trees and drainage pits
- clearance measurements between the crossover and the existing infrastructure.
If the proposed crossover relates to a current planning permit, you will also need to include a copy of the endorsed plan.
You do not need to include the permit itself. If you are just making a preliminary enquiry, you do not need to include details about the works manager or contractor.
Access to electrical or gas main
You will need to provide us with a copy of the endorsed plan from the relevant service authority (Powercor or AusNet).
You may also need to provide a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
Access to water main or sewerage
You will need to provide us with:
- a copy of the endorsed plan from Greater Western Water
- a copy of the asset plot diagram with the new tapping location marked from the main to where it will enter the property (if tapping).
You may also need to provide a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
Access to stormwater main or connection
You will need to provide us with a copy of the endorsed plan from Wyndham City Council.
You may also need to provide a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
Geotechnical works
For projects like boring, dipping, NDD or surveying, you will need to provide us with:
- a diagram showing the location of the affected area or areas
- a copy of conceptual approval from Wyndham City Council (or details of the authorising project officer).
You may also need to provide a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
Road construction
You will need to provide us with:
- a copy of the endorsed subdivisional plan from Wyndham City Council
- a copy of the approval letter from Wyndham City Council.
You may also need to provide a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
Subdivisional tie-in
You will need to provide us with:
- a copy of the endorsed subdivisional plan from Wyndham City Council
- a copy of the approval letter from Wyndham City Council.
You may also need to provide a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
Fees
Fees for work on an area larger than 8.5 square metres
| Work affecting roadway, kerb and channel, road shoulder or footpath | Work only affecting the nature strip (soil) | |
| Roads where the speed limit is 50km/h or less | $395.05 | $100.85 |
| Roads where the speed limit is more than 51km/h | $724.50 | $395.05 |
Fees for work on an area smaller than 8.5 square metres
| Work affecting roadway, kerb and channel, road shoulder or footpath | Work only affecting the nature strip (soil) | |
| All roads | $156.35 | $100.85 |
Fees for work under the Community Amenity Local Law 2023
| Description | Fee |
| Works in an easement/open space | $290 |