Council is responsible for the safe use, coordination and maintenance of all roads and footpaths within the City of Unley. If your maintenance or construction works require the use or occupation of a council owned footpath, road or verge, you must obtain Council approval prior to works commencing.
To minimise disruption to Council infrastructure, nearby residents and the wider community, applicants are expected to explore all reasonable options to reduce the extent and duration of public space occupation.
Please note that additional authorisation from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport is required should any works within the road carriageway be required for the following State Government owned arterial roads:
- Greenhill Road
- Anzac Highway
- South Road
- Cross Road
- Glen Osmond Road
- Fullarton Road
- Unley Road
- Goodwood Road
Permit Requirements
A permit under Sections 221 and 222 of the Local Government Act is required for any works involving occupation on Council land (i.e. roads, footpaths or verges).
Depending on the works you need to undertake, you may need one or more of the following permits:
- Road Closure Permit: Required if you need to temporarily close a road, street or lane.
- Hoarding Permit: Required if you need to use or occupy all or part of a footpath or roadway to carry out works.
- Work Zone Permit: Required if you need dedicated parking adjacent to the construction site to support building works.
- Skip Bin/Container Permit: Required if you need to place a skip bin on Council land.
Please refer to the relevant links below for detailed information on each permit type and the application process.
How to apply for a Road Closure Permit
How to apply for a Hoarding Permit
How to apply for a Work Zone Permit
Applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the proposed start date of works. Applications received within two weeks of commencement cannot be guaranteed to be processed in time and may incur an additional fee.
Please note if you fail to gain the required approvals to undertake works on Council land you may:
- Receive a expiation
- Face potential legal liability
- Be required to pay for any damage caused to Council infrastructure and the cost for rectification.