Apply for a road reserve permit

You will need a road reserve (formerly road opening) permit for building works that require digging or excavation within the road reserve. This may include:

roadside excavation or constructing a service road or slip lane
laying of stormwater pipes or water mains
stormwater or sewerage connections
public utility or service authority works
temporary ground anchors
wet tapping (for more information please visit South East Water)
other works impacting the nature strip, footpath, kerb or street within the road reserve.
A Road Opening Permit does not cover Occupation of Council Lands for works. This includes fencing, hoarding, awning, mobile crane or travel tower. You may also need an Occupation of Road for Works Apply for an occupation of road and Council land for works permit - Frankston City Council
If you are tapping into Council Stormwater within council land, in addtion to the Road Reserve Permit you will need a Drainage Tapping Permit, you can apply here - Apply for a drainage tapping permit.

A Road Reserve Application is not the same as a Vehicle Crossover Application, if you are applying for a vehicle crossover, please ensure you apply here Apply for a vehicle crossing permit - Frankston City Council

We prefer you submit your application online. If you're unable to apply online, you can apply via email, mail or in person.

Online

Step 1.Check your requirements

Before submitting your application, check what other permits or approvals you may need. For example, if you are connecting to a Council Stormwater pipe, you will also need a drainage tapping permit.

If your work is likely to impact roads or footpaths, you may also need to submit a Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan.

If the road you're working on is managed by VicRoads, you will need to meet VicRoads’ requirements for traffic management. To find out which authority manages the road you’re working on, visit our Public Road Register or VicRoads.

We also recommend contacting Dial Before You Dig to confirm if there are underground services that may impact works.

Step 2.Read the guidelines

View our Reinstatement Standards(PDF, 1MB) before submitting your application.

Step 3.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

your contact details
location of the road opening
details of proposed works
estimated date of completion
Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan (if required)
a credit or debit card to pay the fee. Note: we are unable to accept an Amex or Diners card online.

Step 4.Submit your application

Apply online

Step 5.What happens next?

We will process your application within 5 business days. Building work (including excavation) must not commence until your permit has been issued.

You will need to notify us when works are complete so that a Council Officer can inspect the site to ensure reinstatement works have been completed to a satisfactory standard.

Your permit is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Email

Step 1.Check your requirements

Before submitting your application, check what other permits or approvals you may need. For example, if you are connecting to a Council Stormwater pipe, you will also need a drainage tapping permit.

If your work is likely to impact roads or footpaths, you may also need to submit a Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan.

We also recommend contacting Dial Before You Dig to confirm if there are underground services that may impact works.

Step 2.Read the guidelines

View our Reinstatement Standards(PDF, 1MB) before submitting your application.

Step 3.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

your contact details
location of the road opening
details of proposed works
estimated date of completion
Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan (if required).

Step 4.Download the application form

Download and complete the Road Opening Permit application form(PDF, 158KB).

Step 5.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 6.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

We will process your application within 5 business days. Building work (including excavation) must not commence until your permit has been issued.

You will need to notify us when works are complete so that a Council Officer can inspect the site to ensure reinstatement works have been completed to a satisfactory standard.

Your permit is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Mail

Step 1.Check your requirements

Before submitting your application, check what other permits or approvals you may need. For example, if you are connecting to a Council Stormwater pipe, you will also need a drainage tapping permit.

If your work is likely to impact roads or footpaths, you may also need to submit a Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan.

We also recommend contacting Dial Before You Dig to confirm if there are underground services that may impact works.

Step 2.Read the guidelines

View our Reinstatement Standards(PDF, 1MB) before submitting your application.

Step 3.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

your contact details
location of the road opening
details of proposed works
estimated date of completion
Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan (if required).

Step 4.Download the application form

Download and complete the Road Opening Permit application form(PDF, 158KB).

Step 5.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199

Step 6.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

We will process your application within 5 business days. Building work (including excavation) must not commence until your permit has been issued.

You will need to notify us when works are complete so that a Council Officer can inspect the site to ensure reinstatement works have been completed to a satisfactory standard.

Your permit is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

In person

Step 1.Check your requirements

Before submitting your application, check what other permits or approvals you may need. For example, if you are connecting to a Council Stormwater pipe, you will also need a drainage tapping permit.

If your work is likely to impact roads or footpaths, you may also need to submit a Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan.

We also recommend contacting Dial Before You Dig to confirm if there are underground services that may impact works.

Step 2.Read the guidelines

View our Reinstatement Standards(PDF, 1MB) before submitting your application.

Step 3.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

your contact details
location of the road opening
details of proposed works
estimated date of completion
Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan (if required).

Step 4.Download the application form

Download and complete the Road Opening Permit application form(PDF, 158KB).

Step 5.Submit your application

Visit one of our Customer Service Centres to submit your application.

Step 6.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

We will process your application within 5 business days. Building work (including excavation) must not commence until your permit has been issued.

You will need to notify us when works are complete so that a Council Officer can inspect the site to ensure reinstatement works have been completed to a satisfactory standard.

Your permit is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.