Approval to Undertake Works on or Near Roads - Burwood Council - NSW - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You need this approval to undertake works on or near roads. The types of work requiring approval includes, but is not limited to:

opening a road (digging in or creating a trench through or under a kerb or footpath)
erecting, removing or interfering with a structure, work or tree on a public road (includes using small and/or large machinery on a public road)
pumping water into a public road from adjoining land
driving any vehicle across a kerb or footpath
creating a temporary vehicle crossing
connecting a road (whether public or private) to a public road.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

You must provide details of the:

type of work
location of work
expected duration of work.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Amount	Description
Apply	Application	All	-	Further fees may apply. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.
Apply	Application	All	$1305.00	Civil works in the public domain. Fees for 2024-25
Apply	Application	All	$178.50	Construction works zones. In addition to this fee, you will also be required to pay a fee for the zone the works are in (per lineal metre, per week or part thereof) as below: B1 neighbour centres, B2 local centres, B4 mixed use and B6 enterprise corridor zones (minimum one month approval) - $100.00 R1 general residential, R2 low density residential and R3 medium residential zones (minimum one month approval) - $40.00. Fees for 2024-25
Apply	Application	All	$1680.00	Erection and removal of signage. Fees for 2024-25
Apply	Application	All	$356.00	Ground level hoarding (type A temporary fencing where any part of the fencing structure occupies council land). A minimum period of 6 months paid in advance is required. You will also be required to pay an additional fee of $30.00 per lineal metre, per week (frontage) or part thereof. Fees for 2024-25
Apply	Application	All	$675.00	Overhead hoarding (type B). A minimum period of 6 months paid in advance is required. You will also be required to pay an additional fee of $40.00 per lineal metre, per week (frontage) or part thereof. Fees for 2024-25
Apply	Application	All	$6330.00	Rock anchor permit, plus an additional $254.00 per anchor. Fees for 2024-25
Apply	Inspection	All	$171.50	Civil works inspection. Fees for 2024-25
Lodge	Lodgement	All	$500.00	Fees for 2024-25
Vary	Variation	All	$356.00	Fee adjustment (to be waived) for combined type A and type B hoarding applications. Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application for Construction Works on Council Property (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Hoarding Application (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Road Opening Permit Application (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Temporary Partial or Full Road Closure Application (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Works Zone Application (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Roads Act 1993 New South Wales

Administering agency

Burwood Council

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Enquiries Officer

Burwood Council
New South Wales
Mailing address:	PO BOX 240 Burwood, New South Wales 1805
Phone:	02 9911 9911
Email:	council@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Website:	Burwood Council (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Works on Council Property (Opens in new window)

Approval to Undertake Works on or Near Roads - Burwood Council - New South Wales