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

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

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $908.00

Roadwork within a public road reserve. Fees for 2024-25

Apply Application All $1362.00

Driveway construction application - commercial / industrial (includes 2 inspections). Fees for 2024-25

Apply Inspection All $227.00

Per hour. Fees for 2024-25

Vary Variation All $454.00

Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Act(s) name

Roads Act 1993 New South Wales

Application process

Apply

Applications under section 138 of the authorising legislation can be lodged electronically via the NSW Planning Portal.

To apply for this approval electronically, you must:

  • register for the NSW Planning Portal
  • complete the online application form
  • pay the prescribed fee.

Administering agency

Byron Shire Council

Contact details

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