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Below is a list of the Application types that you can lodge online. Please select the required application type and click the Next button to continue.

Note: As of Monday 10th February 2025, you must be logged in to submit applications for planning permits. These application types will not appear below unless you are logged in. If you do not have an account, please register.

Asset Protection, Hoarding Permits, Works Within Road Reserve

WARNING: Are you responsible for the works?
i.e. you are responsible for site safety including traffic management, Public Liability Insurance to cover the works and for the reinstatement of any damage to Council assets. If you are an Owner Builder you could continue to apply
Contact Council if you require further information


	Asset Protection	Required to ensure Council Assets remain serviceable (footpaths, nature strips, drainage, roads) and not left damaged during building works on private land.
	Hoarding Permit to Occupy Council Land	Required if you intend to occupy Council land for storage of materials/equipment, or will restrict the use of a section of footpath/nature strip/road reserve during your works.
	Works Within Road Reserve	Required for works that involve digging in the road reserve.
	Memorandum of Authorisation	Memorandum of Authorisation to erect, display, place, remove or alter traffic control devices
	Nature Strips	Required if you intend to alter your nature strip, eg. Replacing grass with gravel.
	General Permit	Don't know if you need an Asset Protection, Road Opening, Hoarding Permit or more than one of these? Lodge a General Permit and complete the questionnaire and we will assist you with getting the correct permits.

Building Requests


	Building Archive Document Search	Owner's approval, in writing, must be submitted. Other attachments are optional.

Public Liability Insurance

City of Ballarat holds an insurance policy that offers $20 Million liability and indemnity insurance protection for uninsured casual users of Council owned facilities where a hire agreement is in place, and permit holders of operations on Council owned land such as Outdoor Dining and Community Garden Groups. This policy is subject to a $250 excess for any claims payable by the hirer. When applying for coverage as part of an Outdoor Dining permit application, an application reference for your permit and a copy of your current public liability policy must be evidenced to confirm you are not already insured through another provider.

Community and not for profit groups and individuals who do not already hold a public liability policy will be automatically covered under Council’s Community Liability Policy at no cost. This coverage does not extend however to buskers, stall holders, sporting events or entities who are hiring Council facilities for commercial purposes. These entities will need to provide evidence on their own public liability policy or apply through Council at a fee of $33 per hire.

YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT, WITH PAYMENT.
Your application will be assessed and you will be notified if cover will be offered.
For further information regarding this application please contact the Risk and Insurance team on risk@ballarat.vic.gov.au or 03 5329 1662.


	Public Liability Insurance Single Use Casual Hire	Maximum period of cover is five (5) consecutive days.
	Public Liability Insurance Multiple Use Casual Hire	Maximum hire is 52 times per annum.
	Public Liability Outdoor Dining and Trading	Period of cover is from 1 July to 30 June of that financial year.
	Public Liability Community Gardens	Period of cover is from 1 July to 30 June of that financial year.

Vehicle Crossing Permits

You need a Vehicle Crossing Permit to construct a concrete vehicle crossing or bridge on Council-owned land.

Further information can be found here.


	Vehicle Crossing Permit (Residential)	General housing.
	Vehicle Crossing Permit (Commercial)	All commercial/industrial businesses requiring vehicle access.

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