Standing plant

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

Fees and charges

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.

Fee	Charge
Application fee for standing plant permit – includes allowance for fast-track renewal or extension	$267.40
Application fee for standing plant permit – for one-off application	$133.70
One lane closed, footpath open, up to 14 metres	$267.40/day
One lane closed, footpath closed, up to 14 metres	$401.10/day
Two lanes closed, footpath open, up to 14 metres	$401.10/day
Two lanes closed, footpath closed, up to 14 metres	$534.80/day
Out of hours works/activities (night or weekend outside normal hours)	$401.10

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

Questions you will need to answer during online lodgement

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

Application form

You will need to complete the below application form:

Mandatory supporting documents

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 you are on or near a state road or traffic lights

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.

Terms and conditions

You will need to sign the applicant's declaration on the application form to accept the terms and conditions listed on the form. The Terms and conditions may be found on the form, or can be reviewed form the following page.

Online terms and conditions

How to apply for your permit

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:

Please see the following guide for assistance on the registration process

How to Register on the Council Self Service Portal (PDF 265.9KB)

Step 2:

Log into your account and apply for your permit

Please see the following guide to assist you:

Go to online self-service

Similar or related permits

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