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

Description

Certain works on or near roads require approval. The type of work requiring approval includes but is not limited to:

erecting, removing or interfering with a structure, work or tree on a public road
digging up or disturbing the surface of a public road
pumping water into a public road from adjoining land
connecting a road (whether public or private) to a public road.

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

Please consult the Contact Officer for information regarding eligibility requirements.

Task	Type	Business Structure	Amount	Description
Apply	Application	All	$350.00	Administration fee. Fees for 2025-26
Comply	Miscellaneous	All	$715.00	Refundable bond. Fees for 2025-26

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	NSW Planning Portal - Section 138 Approval (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Works Within Road Reserve Application - PDF (Opens in new window)

Roads Act 1993 New South Wales

Hilltops Council

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

Enquiries Officer

Hilltops Council
New South Wales
Operating address:	6 - 8 Market Street Boorowa, New South Wales 2586
Mailing address:	LOCKED BAG 5 Young, New South Wales 2594
Phone:	02 6380 2000
Fax:	02 6380 1299
Email:	mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
Website:	Hilltops Council (Opens in new window)