Works in the road reserve/verge
Any short term obstruction of the road reserve, such as bins, cranes/ cherry pickers, building materials/ equipment or vehicles, requires permission from the City of Fremantle by completing an obstruction application form.
A traffic/pedestrian management plan is required for all applications, excluding bins, by an accredited traffic consultant. A permit will be issued for a fee of $55.
For long term hoarding of building materials/equipment, safety fencing, scaffolding or gantry obstructions the hoarding application form will need to be submitted to the City. A small fee will apply on a square metreage rate of $1 per month and a verge bond of
$1 600 may be requested, which will be held until works are completed.
An inspection fee of $100 will be retained from the verge bond upon the completion of the application for verge bond refund.
Verge bond on building works
The collection of a $1 600 verge bond for building licenses over $12 000 apply.
The licensee will be advised through the development approval process and the bond will be collected on the issue of the building licence.
Upon completion of the building works, you will need to notify the City by completing an application for verge bond refund.
An inspection fee of $100 will be retained from the verge bond upon application for verge bond refund.
Verge bond on demolition works
Upon completion of the demolition works, you will need to notify the City by completing an application for verge bond refund.
An inspection fee of $100 will be retained from the verge bond upon application for verge bond refund.
Additional permits
Additional permits may be required depending on the type of activities you intend to undertake during the duration of the works.
There are two basic forms to use:
Obstruction application form – a permit for short periods for example:
- bins
- cherry pickers
- cranes, excavation
- safety barricading
- mobile scaffolding
- vehicles
- other obstructions.
Hoarding application form – a permit for longer periods for gantry or scaffolding, or for the hoarding of materials such as bricks and sand. Fees of $1 per square metre for each month's usage apply, and a bond may be requested.
Requirements
All permit applications should be submitted 5 full working days prior to works commencing, except for hoarding applications and full road closures, which must be submitted at least 10 full working days prior to commencing (more if possible).
Permits are essential, as fines will apply.