Out of hours work applications

Out of hours work permits are for a temporary extension to approved consent conditions for works related to construction on a building site. 

Permits are issued for single events and a maximum of 2 consecutive days of out of hours works may be covered by one application. Approval will only be given for safety or public amenity reasons. Reasons related to occupant convenience or accelerated work programs will not be considered. 

To complete your application online you need to address the following:

  • Whether partial or full road closures will be necessary for the activity to take place.
  • Local roads - will require an application be lodged with Council’s Traffic section. The application is to be lodged at least 3 weeks prior to the activity being scheduled.  

Temporary road closure application

Arterial roads - will require an application to the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) for consideration. The application should be lodged with the RMS at least 6 weeks prior to the activity being scheduled.

There are two types of applications:

Standard applications 

The application must be lodged 7 working days prior to the proposed activity. The types of works this application is proposed to be used for are scheduled works, which are program managed, such as concrete pours.

The application will not be assessed until the relevant fees are paid in full and your application may be rejected if insufficient information is given. There is no refund of fees where an application is unsuccessful.

Out of hours work application – standard – 7 days notice

Urgent applications  

The application needs to be lodged as soon as possible and at least 3 days prior to the necessary works. Urgency fees apply. 

The application will not be assessed until the relevant fees are paid in full and your application may be rejected if insufficient information is given. There can be no guarantee of service where an urgent application is lodged and the urgency fee will be refunded where the application is not assessed.

Out of hours work application – urgent – 3 days notice

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