Get approval to use the public way for minor construction works
We regulate construction works that require a footpath, cycleway or roadway to be temporarily closed or partially obstructed.
About 2 days
At least $95
Project Status: When you need to do this
You need to seek approval for temporarily closing or partially obstructing a footpath, cycleway or roadway during development or works activity.
The approval can include hoisting activity using swinging stages for minor façade works only such as painting and cleaning, and associated required temporary barricading of the public place below the hoisting zone.
Other temporary works activity includes the placement of:
- ladders
- mobile scaffolding placed on a footpath/roadway
- concrete line pumps at grade and pedestrian ramps over
- barricades for abseiling work on or cleaning building facades
- barricades for suspended scaffold (swinging stages) not covered under hoisting activity
- temporary vehicle driveways/laybacks or other works in the public place.
What you need to do
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Prepare accompanying documents and applications
- Acquire a Traffic/Pedestrian Control Plan drawn by a red or orange ticket RMS accredited person that’s in accordance with AS 1742.3 and the Roads and Maritime Services’ Manual for Traffic Control at Work Sites where pedestrians are required to be diverted from the footpath.
- If the works impact a cycleway or shared path, also read the traffic control plan guide (PDF, 344.14KB). The guide shows how to achieve equivalent provision for people riding bikes in your Traffic Control Plan.
- If your application is for the construction of a temporary driveway/layback for vehicle access, a road opening application must accompany your submission.
- Refer to section 5 of the Temporary Works Application (PDF, 91.26KB) for a full list of accompanying documents and applications.
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Complete the Temporary Works Application form
All parts of the form are mandatory.
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Lodge the form by email, in person or mail
- By email: [email protected].
- In person: visit a customer service centre.
- By mail: City of Sydney, GPO Box, Sydney NSW 2001 – DX address: 1251 Sydney
After you finish
- No payment is required at the application stage. Once the permit has been processed, our team will email you a link to make an online payment.
- If additional information is required, we’ll be in touch. Otherwise allow at least 2 working days for your application to be assessed.
Costs and Fees
Standard
Assessment fee
$95
Per week or part thereof and change of date
Single residential loading and unloading fee
$284
Per week or part thereof
Lane fees
Single residential lane
$213
Per day
Kerb lane or Minor road through lane**
$617
Per day
Major road through lane**
$1,235
Per day
**Kerb Lane fees are applicable where a site does not have a City of Sydney approved / signposted works zone.