Apply for a work zone permit

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When would you need this?

An on-street work zone, sometimes known as a construction zone, is a designated section of road where vehicles involved in construction work can stop to load and unload materials.

What you need to know:

  • Works can only commence following payment of the fees and receipt of the approval letter from Council.
  • Permit approval is subject to the Council's engineer's satisfaction with the proposed works.
  • The minimum processing time for the application is 4 weeks, however, in some circumstances, the assessment and determination process may require longer time frames.
  • Applications will require approval from the voting members of Council’s Local Traffic Committee.
  • Standard work zones are signposted with operating hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 12pm Saturday.
  • Please note that a work zone only allows for parking in accordance with the Australian road rules. You may also need to apply for specific permits available through the Council, when applicable.
  • Recommended read: Work zone guidelines(PDF, 775KB)

Step 1.Fees and charges

  • An application fee will be charged on lodgement. Please note that a rental fee will be issued to you after Council’s assessment.
  • Any amendment requests will incur an additional fee.
  • Rental fees are based on the number of weeks and length of road occupied.
  • If the works affect metered pay parking, the standard parking rate will be applied to the application.

  • Check Council's adopted fees and charges.

Step 2.What you will need to provide

  • Construction traffic management plan (mandatory). 
  • Locality sketch or site plan of your work zone (mandatory). 
  • Approval from relevant bus company - for example, for work zones at bus stops or bus routes.
  • Approval from TfNSW Transport Management Centre - for example, for work zones within 100 metres from the traffic signals, or on state or regional roads.
  • Consent letter signed from neighbouring property, where the proposed work zone extends in front of a neighbouring property.

Step 3.Register or login to submit application

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Step 4.What happens next

You will receive an application reference number which you can use to track your application. 

You will also be notified once your application has been processed.

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Why register?

  • to create and track requests
  • submit and view applications
  • make a payment.

Need further assistance?

Call our Customer Service Centre on:

02 9777 1000

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