Asset protection request

but are not limited to:

• footpaths
• nature strips
• street trees
• kerbs and channels
• drains and pits
• roads and right of ways
• street furniture
• signage.

Common building works that require an asset protection permit:

• construction of a dwelling, unit, garage, pool house or building;
• demolition or removal of a structure;
• extension to a dwelling;
• additions or alterations to a dwelling;
• construction or installation of a swimming pool or spa;
• fencing with continuous concrete strip footing, brick or masonry fencing;
• commercial or industrial development; and
• structural or civil works.

Other building works may need a permit: if what you are planning is not listed, please contact us for a discussion.

Common building works that do not require an asset protection permit include:

• building decking or veranda
• re-stumping, re-blocking or underpinning of a home
• installing a pool or spa safety barrier.

Be prepared 

Before you start the application, there are details you need to have handy.

Building works

You will need to provide details of the Building works. These will include:

• How many frontages you have.
• If a laneway or right of way connects to your property
• The site address
• Estimated value of the planned works
• Proposed commencement and completion dates for the works on site

If applicable:

• Temporary permission to occupy a footpath, laneway/right of way or road
  This permit must be sought and approved separate to the Asset Protection Permit. Both permits must cover the proposed works. 
  Go to Road or footpath occupation permit | Banyule Council to understand the application requirements.
• Temporary access via a Council reserve or park.
  This permit must be sought and approved separate to the Asset Protection Permit. Both permits must cover the proposed works. 
  Go to Park and open space access permit | Banyule Council to understand the application requirements.

Contact details

Provide contact and professional details of the individuals and businesses involved:

• Property owner 
• Builder / Demolition contractor
• Appointed agent.

Payment details

• A valid Visa or Mastercard

There are 2 payments required with an application.

Non-refundable permit fee

• 1 frontage: $334.00
• 2 or more frontages: $509.00

Security bond

The amount of the bond will be determined by what type of our assets surround your property. One of our inspectors will use a square meter to fee ratio to calculate the cost if we had to replace assets as a result of your construction works.

The bond must be paid and held until the completion of your building works, including landscaping and fencing.

We will inspect our assets near your work site, and a report on their condition will be included in your permit.

You may begin building work once you have received your permit.

Once building work is completed, you can request a final inspection and bond return by completing the:

Bond return request form

Any damage to our assets must be rebuilt to our standards.

Consult our standard drawings

To find out more review our Reinstatement Requirements(PDF, 120KB).

Other permits requirements

During building works, you may need to occupy our surrounding property, for example the storage of equipment or materials.

This may require an additional work site permit.