It is a community expectation that the street environment and public and private property will be kept safe from hazards and unreasonable nuisance during building activity.
Building Regulations require councils to consider and decide certain matters to do with the erection of barriers or hoardings designed to protect the public, and/or for the security of a building site. A building surveyor is also under a statutory duty to not permit the commencement of building work before precautionary measures are approved and, where necessary, consented to by the council.
Council will give balanced consideration of safety and amenity around the construction of hoardings. Some building works will cause inconvenience because of temporary street and footpath closure, so in applications, the impact on the street should be demonstrated as necessary, unavoidable and reasoned. Council considerations will generally be made with a view to discourage street closure where possible. Affected parties should be notified of changes in street conditions where deemed necessary.
Do not send up to customers the Civic Building Counter on level 3, It is unattended.
How to apply for the erection of hoardings over a street alignment
Complete the REG 116 Consent Hoarding Permit Application Form - 1.1MB
You will need to submit your application form and include the following items. Items marked *may be required depending on the scope of application.
- Completed application form – signed and dated
- Detailed fully dimensioned plans containing the following:
- Site Plan nominating location of hoardings etc. with dimensions
- Location of kerbs, building line, nearest intersecting street, street furniture, signs, power poles, traffic lights, litter bins, bus stops, street trees etc
- Location of any hoisting zone
- Location of buildings onsite i.e. existing to be retained or proposed buildings
- Details of the type of hoarding proposed (i.e. sections, elevations, structural details)
- These plans and cover letter must be signed by the relevant Building Surveyor indicating approval of the type and suitability of hoarding etc. proposed for the works to be undertaken on site
- Signage and any safety measures (i.e. pedestrian ramps) that will be used while the proposed work is carried out.
- Signage advising pedestrians must be provided in accordance with AS 1742.3-2009 including:
- Sign T8-1 PEDESTRIANS WATCH YOUR STEP
- Sign T8-2 PEDESTRIANS with direction arrows.
- Certificate of Public Liability insurance having a minimum cover of $20,000,000 which must be valid for a duration of proposed works.
- Applications for Report and Consent are required to be accompanied by a written confirmation from the Relevant Building Surveyor confirming that they are satisfied with the location, type and method of safety and protection of the public. The written statement is required to be accompanied by the referenced plans that clearly show the location and type of proposed fencing/hoarding.
- *Copy of a Traffic Management Plan (for redirection of pedestrian traffic) in accordance with AS1742.3-2009 by an approved Traffic Engineer and prepared by a qualified person as required by the Road Management Act 2004 and Road Safety Act 1986
- *Detailed work method statement i.e. how and when the construction will be carried out (not a risk assessment statement) and confirmation that no works will be constructed over the footpath area.
- *Engineers design documents/plans for proposed hoarding, scaffolding or gantry (i.e. section, elevations, standard details, fixing details, etc.) including a certificate of compliance design.
- *Provide any relevant permits or licences, for 'No Go Zones' when occupying land near power lines
- *Provide Vic Roads' Memorandum of Authorisation (MOA) when occupying part of a declared arterial road.
- *Copy of courtesy letter to be sent to neighbours affected by the works, including name and contact details of the site supervisor/builder in charge of the works, relevant traffic plans and length of works.
Fees:
- Fees are on the form
How to submit your application
Email: council@cgd.vic.gov.au
Mail: City of Greater Dandenong, PO Box 200, Dandenong VIC 3175
Do not send up to customers the Civic Building Counter on level 3, It is unattended.
To better understand the application process please refer to the VBA Practice Note 58-2018.
How to submit your application
Email: council@cgd.vic.gov.au
Mail: City of Greater Dandenong, PO Box 200, Dandenong VIC 3175
Do not send up to customers the Civic Building Counter on level 3, It is unattended.
Application presented at a Customer Service Centres
Springvale Hub and Parkmore Counters: Payment cannot be taken without the invoice
All new applications lodged to be scanned to Records. Advise the customer that the Building Department will contact them and send an invoice. Payments can only be receipted with an invoice
Dandenong Counter: Payment cannot be taken without the invoice
Do not send up to customers the Civic Building Counter on level 3, It is unattended.
Once they receive an invoice, the customer can return to pay at the Counter.