| Footpath Crossing (Driveway) Application | PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW:
Under the Roads Act 1993 as amended, “Roads Act 1993”: “a property owner is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the access from the roadway to their property.” This access is known as a footpath (driveway) crossing or vehicle crossing.
When you are intending to construct a new footpath crossing or reconstruct one that is damaged, you need to submit an application. The following application fee will apply:
| Name |
Fee incl GST |
|
(a) Inspection Fee –One (1) Crossing
|
$300.00 |
|
(b) More than one (1) Crossing per Property – rate for each additional crossing inspected concurrently.
|
$80.00 |
| (c) Further inspections, if necessary, to be charged at the rate of: Per Inspection |
$210.00 |
|
Final Inspection Admin fee charge
This fee is reflected in the Council's Fees and Charges: Schedule of Fees and Charges
|
$300.00
|
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the proposed Footpath Crossing (Driveway) will/may impact a tree on Council land you required to lodge an Assessment of a Street Tree Pre-Construction form for these works. Select Development - Tree Pre Construction (Street/Park).
Driveway Application and Council Specification Document:
You Must Apply BEFORE Doing The Work.
How to Apply:
To apply, you must:
- Complete the online application
- Pay the application fee
- Upload the following documents:
- Footpath Crossing/Driveway Design Plan
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate
- Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate
FOOTPATH CROSSING/DRIVEWAY DESIGN PLAN:
If your driveway does not meet Council’s standard grading requirements (Standard Drawing DS10):
- You are required to submit a footpath crossing/ vehicular crossing design from a suitably qualified engineer which will include a longitudinal section along the entire driveway from garage door to road centre line (both sides of driveway) to ensure compliance with Council Standard Drawing DS10.
- This drawing should be designed by a suitably qualified engineer to ensure that the driveway passes the Vertical Clearance Check for B85 Vehicle as per AS2890.1 2004 for forward and backward direction.
- This applies to new, reconstructed, or renewed driveways.
If your driveway meets Council’s standard grading requirements (Standard Drawing DS10):
- You do not need to provide detailed design drawings.
- Only site plans showing driveway location and assets within the public domain, such as trees, stormwater lintels, power poles, etc.
- This applies to new, reconstructed, or renewed driveways.
Please Note: Failure to provide accurate information may result in delays to your application, formwork inspection, and may require modifications to boundary levels.
Important Requirements
Under the Roads Act 1993, there are restrictions on where a vehicle crossing can be located. Council must consider traffic safety when assessing driveway applications. This includes the driveway’s proximity to:
- Traffic lights
- Pedestrian crossings
- Traffic islands or medians
- Traffic calming devices (e.g. speed humps, chicanes)
Some applications may also require a Temporary Road Occupancy Permit (TRO) from Council’s Traffic Team or additional approvals from Transport for NSW or other parties particularly if:
- The driveway connects to a State road, or
- TfNSW consent is otherwise required, or
- Limited parking/no parking, at intersections or corners or locations requiring traffic control.
Application Process
- Your application will be reviewed by Council’s Developer Infrastructure Team.
- If approved, you will receive an “Approval to Commence” email within 3–5 working days.
Please note: Work cannot commence on site until an email confirmation has been sent to the applicant from the Developer Infrastructure Team.
Before Starting Work
Once approved:
Enquiries
For general enquiries (not bookings), contact the Developer Infrastructure Team on 02 9806 8250 between 8:30am and 2:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE:
Any works undertaken within the public domain without a valid permit may be subject to a “failure to lodge application (unauthorised work/late lodgement fee)” as per City of Parramatta Council’s Fees & Charges. The works may also be deemed unauthorised and require reconstruction.
|
| Road Opening Permit Application | ROAD OPENING APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT
Before You Start:
You must obtain a Road Opening Permit prior to commencing any works within the road reserve (Council’s land outside your property boundary).
A permit is required for any intrusive excavation or disturbance within Council’s public domain.
Types of Works Covered:
A Road Opening Permit is required for works including, but not limited to:
- Installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or upgrading of utilities, including:
- Water supply
- Gas
- Electrical
- Telecommunications
- Sewer connections
- Stormwater infrastructure
- Stormwater Connections (kerb outlets)
- Temporary driveway/layback access for residential or construction vehicles
- Geotechnical investigation works
Note – Separate Applications:
Each individual utility connection or excavation within the public domain requires a separate Road Opening Permit (ROP) application.
Works must not commence until the relevant permit has been lodged and formally approved by Council.
Related Applications
Driveway Works:
If you are constructing a new vehicular crossing, or removing redundant driveways and reinstating footpaths, you must apply via the Footpath Crossing (Driveway) Application, not a Road Opening Permit.
Stormwater Works:
Under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993, approval is required to carry out stormwater drainage works. This includes:
- Connection of site stormwater pipes to existing Council stormwater pits or pipelines
- Construction of new stormwater pits and pipelines intended to be handed over to Council
All such works must be submitted via a Section 68 Application through the NSW Planning Portal.
Applicants must register and lodge their application online via: NSW Planning Portal
Section 68 approval, including endorsed (stamped) stormwater plans, must be obtained prior to submitting your Road Opening Permit application. Evidence of approval is required for assessment.
Street trees:
If the proposed Road Opening Permit works will/may impact a tree on Council land you are required to lodge an Assessment of a Street Tree Pre-Construction form for these works. Select Development - Tree Pre Construction (Street/Park).
Parks and Open Space:
Where the proposed works require access to, or are located within, parks and open space areas, separate approval must be obtained from Council’s Open Space Team prior to commencement. This approval must be obtained in addition to lodging and securing an approved Road Opening Permit (ROP).
How to Apply:
Before a permit can be issued, you must:
- Complete the online application (link)
- Pay the relevant application fee
- Provide supporting documentation including:
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate (value minimum $20M)
- Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate
- Business Registration Certificate (for sole traders)
- Worksite details
- Estimated excavation areas
- Traffic Control Plan (TCP)
- Engineering plans, drawings, or sketches of proposed works
Road Opening Permit Preliminary Costings / Damage Bond:
Preliminary Costings are required to be paid prior to permit being issued with a minimum amount as set out in Fees & Charge Schedule:
- $3,500 – Minor Roadway Works Only (Minimum)
- $2,500 – Minor Footpath Works Only (Minimum)
For full details, refer to Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Processing Time:
Please allow 5 business days for assessment.
Incomplete applications or insufficient detail will result in delays.
Before applying, ensure you read the Road Opening Permit Terms and Conditions.
Permit Extension:
Request/s for an extension of the ROP Permit must be submitted to Council prior to the permit expiry date. Approval of extensions is not guaranteed.
An extension fee will apply for each approved request, in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges Schedule.
PLEASE NOTE:
Night work, weekend work, and works undertaken within the Parramatta and Epping CBD will incur a 40% surcharge on the scheduled fee for permanent restoration works. This surcharge reflects the additional costs associated with undertaking works outside standard business hours. Please refer to the applicable CBD boundary map to confirm relevant locations.
In addition, certain sites across the Parramatta LGA may attract a 20% or 40% surcharge on the scheduled fee. This includes, but is not limited to, locations requiring a Temporary Road Occupancy (TRO) Permit or Road Occupancy Licence (ROL), sites located within 100 metres of traffic signals, areas with limited or no parking, high-risk locations such as intersections or corner sites, and locations requiring traffic control measures. Applicants are advised to contact Council’s Developer Infrastructure Team to confirm whether a surcharge applies to their specific location.
A Temporary Road Occupancy (TRO) Permit must be obtained from Council’s Traffic & Transport Services Team for works undertaken on regional roads, within the Parramatta and Epping CBD, in metered parking areas, high pedestrian activity zones, school zones, locations with limited or no parking, high-risk areas such as intersections or corners, locations requiring traffic control, or any other site as directed by Council officers. An additional kerbside usage fee will apply in accordance with Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Please note that a Transport for NSW Road Occupancy Licence (ROL) may also be required where works are proposed within 100 metres of traffic signals or on designated state or regional roads. Applicants must ensure all required approvals are obtained prior to commencing works.
Unauthorised Works:
No works are permitted within the public domain without a valid Road Opening Permit.
Unauthorised works will incur a Late Lodge/Unauthorised Works Fee in addition to full restoration costs.
For full details, refer to Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Completion and Inspections:
Upon completion of works, you must:
- Notify Council’s Restoration Team to arrange a site inspection
- Provide photos of all excavation/breakout areas
Email: rrestore@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Failure to finalise the permit within 2 business days of completion will result in a late fee as per Council’s Fees and Charges.
Permanent Restoration:
Council does not automatically grant permission for permanent restoration works.
- Written approval must be obtained from Council’s Developer Infrastructure Team.
- Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- A degradation fee will apply in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.
- Permanent restoration of asphalt roadways is not permitted.
Any unauthorised works within the public domain will be treated as temporary until permanent restoration is completed and approved by Council.
Disclaimer:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Parramatta Council accepts no liability for any loss, damage, injury, or claim arising from works undertaken under a Road Opening Permit. The permit holder remains responsible for all works and must comply with all relevant legislation, standards, and approval conditions, and indemnifies Council, its officers, employees, and agents against all claims, damages, losses, and costs arising from or in connection with the works. |
| Temporary Road/Footpath Occupancy | TEMPORARY ROAD/FOOTPATH OCCUPANCY
IMPORTANT: This is not an application to open a road/footpath. You must apply and obtain approval BEFORE doing the work.
You must apply BEFORE doing any work in the Road Reserve (Council land outside your property boundary) and abide by the Temporary Road/Footpath Occupancy Permit Conditions link.
Application Requirements:
To apply for the permit, you will need to complete the online application and pay the non-refundable application. For this, you MUST provide the following documents or information:
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate
- Worker's Compensation Insurance Certificate
- A Traffic Control Plan or Traffic Guidance Scheme which clearly shows both the work area, and the extent of the road and/or footpath that will be occupied with all dimensions clearly labelled. If these details cannot be shown on the TCP/TGS, then you must submit a separate plan with these details
- An approved Road Occupancy Licence issued by the Traffic Management Centre must be provided with the application if any of the following is applicable:
- You are working within 100m of traffic signals
- If your works are affecting a Bus Lane
- If your works will likely impact the operation of State Roads
- If you are working on one of the roads identified within the Conditions document link
- Written concurrence from the Bus Service provider if the works are on a road with a bus route
- Details of any approved Works Zone if applicable
- Details of the nature of works being conducted and a description of the traffic control measures
Please click here for works within Parramatta Square
IMPORTANT: Failure to provide the above documents if applicable to your application will result in a REFUSAL and you will need to reapply. If you are unsure, please call Council’s Customer Service Team on 1300 617 058 and ask to speak to Traffic Services.
NOTES:
- Urgent applications must be submitted before 9am Monday - Friday (during business days) for determination the following business day (provided that the required information has been submitted).
- You are required to provide a start and end date, and you have the option of a back-up start and end date. Changes to the original or back-up dates will require a new application including payment of a new application fee.
- If back-up dates are not provided in the original application, and/or in the event your works are delayed or postponed and Council has not been notified prior to the occupancy taking place, the existing application cannot be amended and a new online application will be required to be submitted for the new date.
- If the road occupancy cannot occur on the approved date for any reason, the applicant is required to notify Council’s Traffic and Transport Services in writing prior to the approved occupancy date to obtain a revised permit. Failing this, a new application must be submitted and all applicable fees paid to obtain approval for the works
- Each permit can only be issued for a maximum of 7 days. Any works that require more than 7 days will need to be justified.
- Additional payment or documents may be required after the initial assessment of the application. If the requested payment or documents are not received within 3 months from the date of submission, the application will be cancelled automatically.
- Please note that new fees apply from 1st of July 2025. Please refer to the link below for Council’s Fees and Charges Schedule: here
- Footpaths are not designed and constructed to withstand heavy loads, therefore heavy vehicles, machineries and crane outriggers shall not be placed on footpath.
Council in special circumstances may permit standing heavy loads to be placed on footpath with conditions. This must be clearly requested and justified on the TRO application form.
|
| Waste Container Permit | WASTE CONTAINER PERMIT
IMPORTANT: This is not an application to open a road/footpath. You must apply BEFORE doing the work.
You must apply BEFORE doing any work in the Road Reserve (Council land outside your property boundary) and abide by the Waste Container Permit Conditions link.
To Apply:
Before a permit is issued, you need to complete the online Application, pay the Application Fee and provide the following information:
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Waste Container Company
- Waste Container Dimensions
- Plans or sketch of location of waste container
NOTE:
- Urgent Applications must be submitted before 9am Monday - Friday (during business days) prior to the date of the waste container being delivered.
- Each permit can only be issued for a maximum of 7 days.
|
| Temporary Access to Parks and Reserves (previously Temporary Vehicle Access) | Council may permit temporary vehicle access through our parks and reserves under certain conditions for works within or associated with adjoining properties. All temporary vehicle access is subject to Council approval and individual merit assessment. The maximum time generally permitted for temporary access is 14 days, with extensions only granted under special circumstances.
Temporary access applications must be submitted to Council by the person/s undertaking the works or activities a minimum of 15 working days before the requested date. These are to be lodged via the below form to provide Council with information required for assessment. All requests are individually assessed and subject to our standard terms and conditions. For more information, please see the temporary access webpage.
The following payments apply to all applications, as per our current Schedule of Fees and Charges. Please note, bond payments only apply to approved applications.
| Name |
Fee - GST free |
| Application Fee |
$388.00 |
| Key Bond (if required) |
$150.00 |
| Damage Bond |
$1,500.00 - Resident
$3,000.00 - Non-Resident / Commercial - Minor
$6,000.00 - Non-Resident / Commerical - Medium
$12,000.00 - Non-Resident / Commerical - Major
|
| Daily Access Fee |
NIL - 1 to 14 days
$187.00 – 15 to 56 days
$375.00 – 57 to 112 days
|
| Restoration Fees |
Cost + 35%
|
If you have any questions you can get in touch with our Parks and Open Space Team at openspace@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au |
| Works Zone Application | Council is responsible for assessing and approving Works Zones within the Parramatta Local Government Area.
The application form includes the following sections:
Please note: You will be required to download, complete, and sign the Indemnity and Insurance form, then upload it as part of your online application. We recommend preparing this in advance to avoid timing out during your session.
An application fee is payable at the time of lodgement. Additional fees (e.g. weekly Works Zone charges or urgent assessment fees) will be calculated during the assessment process and requested separately. Click here for a full list of Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Approval for a Works Zone can take up to 8 weeks. Council will notify you in writing once the assessment is complete. If your application is successful, you will also receive a request for payment of the remaining applicable fees.
Applicants are encouraged to nominate a slightly longer end date to allow for potential delays or unforeseen circumstances. Please be aware that any request to extend an approved Works Zone period will attract the same fee as a new application and will be subject to the same standard processing timeframes and conditions. |