Permission to build over a drainage easement application form

The report and consent of Council is required for an application for a building permit if you are proposing to build over or within an easement vested in Council.

Please complete the application form below.

It is important you supply the correct information, so we can quickly process your request.

  

Tips for Completing the Application form

Site plans are to include the 

  • Correct easement details - this can be located on the Plan of Subdivision
  • Pipe details (if applicable) including size, depth and offset - you can request this information via [email protected].  Note the City is only able to provide information that they have on file, for some properties where information does not exist the applicant will need to undertake investigations themselves to find out this information.  
  • Details of all proposed building work encroaching into the City's easement to be nominated on plans.  Please include depths, clearances and structure encroachment measurements, and details of footing system including type and dimensions
  • Please ensure structural drawings submitted clearly demonstrate how angle of repose to the City's stormwater asset is satisfied (no pressure on the pipe) and clearly nominate clearances from the edge of the proposed footing to the asset
  • Please review the Build Over Application Easement Help sheet for further information




Page last updated: Tuesday, 20 May 2025

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