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Approval to Operate a Public Car Park - Parkes Shire Council - New South Wales

Description

You will need this approval to operate a public car park, which is an area or building reserved for the public to park their cars.

Please be aware that you will be required to comply with certain standards and your approval will be subject to conditions (for example, relating to the maximum number of vehicles that can be parked in the car park at any one time).

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility for this approval will depend on a number of factors. When assessing your application, the council will consider:

  • the effect a car park may have on the movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic
  • the need to provide off-street parking facilities within the car park for the temporary accommodation of vehicles
  • whether the proposed size of the car park will accommodate the proposed number of vehicles
  • whether the means of ingress and egress and means of movement within the car park are satisfactory
  • whether there will be adequate provision for pedestrian safety and access for people with disabilities
  • whether the internal design of parking facilities and system of traffic management are satisfactory
  • whether adequate ventilation is provided or to be provided
  • whether the safety of staff and customers will be in line with relevant work health and safety legislation
  • whether there will be adequate provision for the management of stormwater and the minimisation of stormwater pollution.

Please contact the council for more information about eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $76.50

Further fees may apply. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information. Fees for 2023-24

Apply Inspection All $202.00

Fee for inspection if required. Fees for 2023-24

Forms

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Local Government (General) Regulations 2021 New South Wales

Administering agency

Parkes Shire Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.