Asset Protection Permit

These conditions MUST be read and understood by both the permit applicant and property owner before applying for an Asset Protection Permit.

1. The point of entry to the site for transport of materials and equipment must be confined to a vehicle crossing constructed to Council standards unless specific approval has been granted by an Asset Protection Authorised Officer to use an alternative source of access.
2. Council reserves the right to place any additional or modified permit conditions that are considered necessary on any application and these additional or modified permit conditions will be issued with the permit.
3. At the conclusion of the works and within seven (7) days of the occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection being issued by the relevant private building surveyor, the permit holder is required to submit a ‘Request for Final Inspection of Council Assets’ form to Council for processing. This form can be downloaded from Council’s website.
4. Council reserves the right in accordance with Clause 70.2 of the Local Law to retain all or part of the security bond to offset the costs for Council to repair any damage, or any costs associated with carrying out immediate works to minimise risk or hazards caused by damage.
5. Any damage associated with road pavement, drainage pits, signs, fire hydrants and street trees will be repaired by Council and the costs deducted from the security bond or invoiced to the permit holder.
6. It is recommended that protection fencing be erected around street trees. It may also be a mandatory condition under the planning permit. Interference, damage or removal of street trees are offences under Council’s Casey Community Local Law 2025. Penalties may apply.
7. Where a Notice to Comply has been issued for repair of damage to Council assets, the permit holder must ensure the repair works are carried out to Council’s standards and within the nominated time frame set. Failure to do so will result in Council undertaking the necessary reinstatement works and any associated costs will be deducted from the security bond. Where the costs exceed the amount of the security bond, the permit holder will receive an invoice.
8. In accordance with Clause 70.3, the security bond will be refunded at the end of the building works, to the person who lodged it, upon Council being satisfied that there has been no damage as a result of the building works or that any damage has been reinstated to Council’s satisfaction.
9. The permit holder must take all necessary precautions to ensure that;
   • Building works are maintained in a safe and trafficable manner without any pedestrian or vehicle obstruction and;
   • Building works must not cause any damage or detriment to any stormwater drain, footpath, road, nature strip or any other asset and;
   • The site is managed appropriately to minimise the risks of stormwater pollution or the deposit of sediment on roadways.
10. In addition to the requirement to obtain an Asset Protection Permit, further permits may be required for activities on Council land such as hoarding permits, working within the road reserve and/or stormwater connection permits (via a working within the road reserve permit) and vehicle crossing permits.
11. The permit expires at the completion of any of the following:
    • 24 months after the date of issue, unless a letter has been sent at least ten (10) days prior to the expiry date requesting an extension or;
    • Once all building works and activities have been satisfactorily completed and a final inspection confirms no outstanding items or issues to be addressed or;
    • Upon written notification from Council that the permit has expired or has been cancelled.