Any works on Council managed land requires written Land Manager consent. 

If the works are on Crown land, you may also require land owner consent from the Crown or consent under the Marine and Coastal Act 2018 from the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. This can be obtained via the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

For Information https://www.marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/405249/Fact-sheet-Use-and-development-on-marine-and-coastal-Crown-land_v3.pdf  

Additional information, in particular Chapter 7,  for Committee’s of Management is also available at;

Committee of Management Guidelines (delwp.vic.gov.au)

If the proposed works are within a Council managed road reserve that involves altering the existing conditions such as a driveway installation then you are required to obtain a Works Within Road Reserve (WWRR) permit. Please go to the following link for further information and to apply for a WWRR permit;

https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forms/works-within-road-reserve

By telling us about your projects as part of this form, we will;

• Consider the details

• Let you know if we need more clarification or more details

• Let you know the outcome – within 28 days, excluding time you need to prepare and submit extra details.

If your group is likely to carry out a series of works or projects for the same property over 12 months or have a master plan with multiple projects, complete this application form once with all details.

To help you complete this form, there are important details that you need to be clear on and have on hand including:

• Details about discussions with a Council Officer/s and who you spoke to

• Who will carry out works

• Project details

• Plans

• Copy of Public Liability Insurance with a minimum of $20 million

Important points to note

• There is no fee to apply for Land Manager consent

• If your project is being funded by Council via a grant or similar, then you should develop your plan with the relevant department before applying for land manager consent.

• Works must not commence without consent, in writing, from Council.  You or your group risk costly rectification works to remove or make good any non-compliant, illegal or non-conforming works, or fines, and may be exposed to public liability claims for damages to persons or property arising from any unauthorised works

• The form must be completed and submitted simultaneously, saving is not possible

Approvals

Links to approvals that may also be required for your project to proceed:

Planning Permits - Planning Permits (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)

Building Permits - Building Permits (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)

Works within Road Reserve (WWRR) - http://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forms/works-within-road-reserve

Discussions with a Council Officer

Before you complete this form, you need to discuss the grant with a Council Officer.

If you do not know who your officer is, give us a call on 5153 9500 and ask to speak to the most appropriate department.

Council departments you may want to discuss your project with could include:

• Property

• Community Programs

• Economic Development

• Works including for road reserves

• Events

• Community Facilities

• Arts

• Open Space

Great, who did you chat with?

Please contact East Gippsland Shire Council's Planning department on 5153 9500 or visit Planning Permits (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)

Works in East Gippsland often requires other consents and or permits.

Some examples of these are (not limited to);

• Building permit

• Cultural Heritage

• Marine and Coastal Act.

If you are applying for consent at a location that is managed by a committee made up of representatives of more that one group (i.e. Howitt Park) then you are required to provide written correspondence that the managing Committee approves of your project.

Provide as much detail as possible up front.

If we need more detail, we will ask for it.

Documentation 

Supporting documents can include a cover letter, photos, product specifications and other information.

Plans - Please make sure they include

• Existing vegetation within the work area

• permanent structures in relation to property boundaries

• proposed works

• dimensions of proposed works

• location and names of streets/street frontages

• a north point

Please complete this section to confirm your application.