Building Site and Building Works Asset Protection Permit Application

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Building Site and Building Works Asset Protection Permit Application
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Building Site and Building Works Asset Protection Permit Application

Use this form to apply for a Building Site and Building Works Asset Protection Permit before commencing construction, demolition, renovation or development works. The application helps protect Council-owned assets such as roads, kerbs, footpaths and nature strips from damage during building activities. Applicants must provide details of the proposed works, pay the required permit fee and security bond, and comply with Council permit conditions. The security bond may be refunded upon completion of the works, subject to a final inspection and confirmation that no damage has occurred to public assets.

COMMUNITY LOCAL LAW 2017 Building Site and Building Works Asset Protection Permit Application FEE $185.00 – 2026-27

PROPERTY DETAILS

Address

OWNERSHIP DETAILS

Property Owner
Postal Address

AGENT DETAILS

Agent of the owner means the person authorised in writing by an owner of a building or land to make an application, appeal, referral or representation on the owner’s behalf.
Agent Name
Agent Postal Address
PLI CERTIFICATE OF CURRENCY SUPPLIED
*refer to Important Information below

DETAILS OF WORKS

Please provide a plan detailing the nature of the works.
Nature of works

Proposed Start Date
Proposed End Date

FEES

A fee of $185.00 is payable A security bond is required. The security bond amount is based on the likely costs of repairing potential damage to public assets arising from the building works. The security bond will be refunded at the end of the building works to the permit holder provided there has not been any damage to community assets as a result of the building works. Residential single frontage development: $2,250 Commercial / large scale development: $4,100 On processing your applications a Council officer will contact you to organise payment. A permit will not be issued until the application permit fee and security bond are paid in full. Theamount of the security bond may be increase where the Council determines it is warranted.
CONTACT US Phone 03 5760 2600 to make a credit card payment over the phone.Email council@benalla.vic.gov.au IN PERSON Visit the Council’s Customer Service Centre at 1 Bridge Street East, Benalla MAIL Send this application back to us with a cheque for the full amount made payable to Benalla Rural City Council, PO BOX 227, BENALLA VIC 3671

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A copy of the contractor’s Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency must be providedwith this application. A plan detailing the nature of the works must also be provided.

PERMIT CONDITIONS

1.A permit issued by Council is only valid if all the conditions specified in it are met by the permit holder. 2.Where other authorities and other parties’ assets are affected, please ensure that you haveconsulted and gained permission to carry out such works. 3.Any costs incurred by Council for worksite safety and/or traffic management will be invoiced tothe permit holder. 4.Council assets must not be damaged by the building works. Any damage may result in fines tothe permit holder and/or builder. 5.Council reserves the right to undertake all rectification works for damage to Council’s assetsand will deduct these costs from the security bond. Council will seek to recover any further costsif the bond does not cover the rectification costs. 6.If building works commence without a Building Site and Building Works Asset Protection Permit,infringement notices may be issued to the property owner and/or builder for failing to comply with the Council’s Community Local Law. In this situation, the Council will assume that therewas no existing damage to public assets prior to the commencement of the building works. 7.Any damage to Council assets by service authorities will be the owner’s/permit holder’s responsibility. 8.In addition to the requirement to obtain a Building Site and Building Works Asset ProtectionPermit, a further permit may be required for activities on Council land (Occupation of a Road forWorks Permit). 9.Upon completion of the building works, you will be required to submit a request for final inspection.

DECLARATION BY THE OWNER OR AGENT OF THE OWNER

By signing the below I (the applicant or agent of) declare that I am the applicant and that all information in this application is true and correct. I certify that: I accept and undertake to comply with the conditions specified on the permit and I undertake topay, on demand, any sum necessary to make up the full cost of restoration for any damagecaused by works. The permit holder is responsible for the safeguarding of the public against injury and formaintaining the site during the existence of the work in a safe condition at all times. If for some reason the work cannot be undertaken during the period stated, I undertake tocontact Benalla Rural City Council to advise of the amended period; otherwise a new permit willneed to be applied for, if the work is rescheduled. I will comply with Benalla Rural City Council’s General Conditions and Specific Conditions thatapply to the issue of the permits sought by me; a Traffic Management Plan will be prepared, ifand as required by the Road Management Act 2004 and the Road Safety Act 1986, andappropriately trained and qualified persons will carry out the works and manage the non-roadactivities and direct traffic. I agree to inspect the site and report on any existing damage to Council’s assets prior tocommencing work. Failure to report such damage will make me liable to pay full restoration costs.
Name of signatory
Clear Signature
Date
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE YOUR PERMIT