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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 15th September 2025, you must be logged in to submit applications for Planning Permits, Events, or Asset Protection (such as Hoarding Permits, Nature Strip modifications, etc.). These application types will not appear below unless you are logged in. If you do not have an account, please register.

Building Requests

	Application Types	Instructions
	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.

	Application Types	Instructions
	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.

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

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