Standing plant permit

Applying for a permit – before you begin

The Standing Plant Permit is issued under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 and Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993.

A standing plant permit application covers the following type of plant:

  • Trucks (4.5 tonne or 7.5 metre or greater)
  • Concrete line pump
  • Concrete boom pump
  • Mobile crane
  • Scissor lift
  • Cherry picker
  • Boom lift
  • Other hoisting devices

Please note, Standing Plant Permit Applications assessment may take a minimum of 10 business days for processing. 

Please note that these fees and charges are payable during lodgement of the application. You may be requested to pay additional fees and charges during assessment of the application.

FeeCharge 
Application fee for standing plant permit – includes allowance for fast-track renewal or extension$287.60
Application fee for standing plant permit – for one-off application$143.80
One lane closed, footpath open, up to 14 metres$287.60/day 
One lane closed, footpath closed, up to 14 metres$431.40/day 
Two lanes closed, footpath open, up to 14 metres$431.40/day 
Two lanes closed, footpath closed, up to 14 metres$575.20/day 
Out of hours works/activities (night or weekend outside normal hours)$431.40

Council’s adopted fees and charges can be found in the current fees and charges page.

You will need to provide the following information in support of your application:

  • Address of associated property
  • Details of related development approval, if applicable (i.e. Development Consent, Complying Development Certificate)
  • Details of the associated activity – location and summary of works/activity
  • Fast Track, renewal or extension
  • Vehicle or plant types
  • Details of the proposed occupation – Road lanes affected, footpath usage, length, start/finish dates and number of days of occupation
  • After hours or night works
  • Expiry date of public liability insurance cover
  • Applicant details

Please ensure you have the following documents ready before commencing your online application. These documents will need to be uploaded with the application during lodgement.

If the requested documents are not provided, the assessment of your application will be delayed and may be refused.

  • Application form – a signed copy of the application form
  • Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency – required for every application (see details above)
  • A Traffic Control Plan (Prepared by RMS accredited person) in compliance with RMS Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual Guidelines – AS1742.3 and Work Cover NSW regulations
  • Scope of works/site plan
  • A draft notification letter(s) for distribution by the applicant to residents in the affected area, for approval by Council

If the works are to be carried out on or near a Transport for NSW state classified road or traffic lights, you will need to demonstrate that you have obtained written consent from Transport for NSW.

For the list of the State Classified roads within the Inner West Council can be viewed at Roads. 

Once you've completed the application form and collected all mandatory supporting documents, you use our online self-service website to lodge the application.

Step 1:

Register for an account on the Councils Self Service Portal - verification should occur within one business day.

Please see the following guide for assistance on the registration process

How to Register on the Council Self Service Portal (PDF, 265.91KB)

Step 2:

Log into your account and apply for your permit

Please see the following guide to assist you:

Go to online self-service

Hoarding Permit - for hoarding and temporary fencing around building sites, generally for longer duration.

Road, Footpath, and carpark occupancy permit - to temporarily occupy an area of road, footpath or public carpark in association with a activity or works.

  • Work Zones - signage for construction-related vehicles adjacent to building sites

The terms and conditions appear on the application form itself or you can you can view them below.

Read the terms and conditions.

Page last updated: 01 Jul 2026