If there's an easement or Council drain on your property, and you plan to build over or near either of these, you'll need our permission.
Non-building applications and permits
Different projects require different permits. You need separate permits for building over a drain and sharing fencing costs, for example.
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You're responsible for your drains up to their legal point of discharge. Learn more.
Some situations will require you to complete a stormwater drainage plan application.
Nature strips are the public land between the footpath and the kerb on residential streets. Find out more about nature strip planting and maintenance.
A vehicle crossing runs from the road to your property boundary. You need a permit to remove, modify, relocate or build a new vehicle crossing.
You need a building materials permit to put building materials on a road or Council land, including a nature strip or roadway.
You need a permit to occupy Council land or road for any works or activities.
If you want to build a fence on your property, you may need a building permit. If you've seen a dangerous fence, you can report it to us.
You're responsible for maintaining your fences. If you share a fence, you should talk to your neighbour about sharing fencing costs.