Application and inspection process Prior to any vehicle crossing works commencing, the applicant (i.e. the owner or the owner’s agent) must lodge with Council’s Infrastructure Development Department a formal application for a Minor Works Within the Municipal Road Reserves Permit. The application must include: the completed permit application form clearly identifying the contractor chosen to do the works along with a copy of their public liability insurance details ($10,000,000); a site plan, showing the extent of the proposed works; and payment of the associated non-refundable fee. Upon receipt of the permit application a Council officer will commence the approval and inspection process. The following are the tasks to be undertaken during the approval and inspection process: The delegated Council officer will make a decision on whether or not an on-site assessment of the application is required. The applicant may request whether they would like to attend the on-site assessment. If further information is required to adequately assess the application the Council officer is to contact the applicant to obtain this information. A site visit may be required. The applicant will be advised of the decision via letter. If approval is granted, the applicant will be provided with a copy of the permit and the vehicle crossing construction standard of the relevant road authority (Council or VicRoads). The applicant/designated contractor must contact Council for an inspection (24 hours’ notice is required) to ensure the construction standard of the crossing complies with the relevant standards and this policy and advise of any required adjustments. The inspection needs to be arranged once the vehicle crossing has been formed and the sub-grade compacted. Placement of the final surface must not proceed until consent has been granted by the Responsible Authority. Council must be notified at the completion of works in order to conduct a final inspection. Upon satisfactory completion of the vehicle crossing, the Council officer must update the property data (within Pathway or subsequent data recording system) with the relevant approval remarks for record keeping purposes. Please note the normal application processing time is 10-15 working days. Applications for vehicle crossings outside the requirements of this Policy may require more time. Once approval has been granted, the permit is valid for six weeks. General provision Council aims to minimise the number of crossings to a property subject to the Policy objectives. Each property will be limited to one crossing and any exemptions will be in
Application and inspection process Prior to any vehicle crossing works commencing, the applicant (i.e. the owner or the owner’s agent) must lodge with Council’s Infrastructure Development Department a formal application for a Minor Works Within the Municipal Road Reserves Permit. The application must include: the completed permit application form clearly identifying the contractor chosen to do the works along with a copy of their public liability insurance details ($10,000,000); a site plan, showing the extent of the proposed works; and payment of the associated non-refundable fee. Upon receipt of the permit application a Council officer will commence the approval and inspection process. The following are the tasks to be undertaken during the approval and inspection process: The delegated Council officer will make a decision on whether or not an on-site assessment of the application is required. The applicant may request whether they would like to attend the on-site assessment. If further information is required to adequately assess the application the Council officer is to contact the applicant to obtain this information. A site visit may be required. The applicant will be advised of the decision via letter. If approval is granted, the applicant will be provided with a copy of the permit and the vehicle crossing construction standard of the relevant road authority (Council or VicRoads). The applicant/designated contractor must contact Council for an inspection (24 hours’ notice is required) to ensure the construction standard of the crossing complies with the relevant standards and this policy and advise of any required adjustments. The inspection needs to be arranged once the vehicle crossing has been formed and the sub-grade compacted. Placement of the final surface must not proceed until consent has been granted by the Responsible Authority. Council must be notified at the completion of works in order to conduct a final inspection. Upon satisfactory completion of the vehicle crossing, the Council officer must update the property data (within Pathway or subsequent data recording system) with the relevant approval remarks for record keeping purposes. Please note the normal application processing time is 10-15 working days. Applications for vehicle crossings outside the requirements of this Policy may require more time. Once approval has been granted, the permit is valid for six weeks. General provision Council aims to minimise the number of crossings to a property subject to the Policy objectives. Each property will be limited to one crossing and any exemptions will be in
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