Service
VicRoads & Council Permits
Navigating VicRoads and local council permits is time-consuming. We prepare and lodge MOAs, works on road permits, and council applications on your behalf — including liaison with authorities until approval.
- MOA and works on road permit applications
- Council permit submissions
- Authority liaison and revision management
- Fast-tracked submissions where possible
What's included
Everything in scope.
- MoA preparation and lodgement (VicRoads / Department of Transport and Planning)
- Works on road permit applications (council)
- Authority liaison until approval
- Revisions, resubmissions, and RFI responses
- TMP and TGS attached (we can design if not already supplied)
- Post-approval permit copies delivered to site
How it works
Process.
- 1
Project brief
Location, dates, scope — we identify the right authority for the permit.
- 2
TMP confirmed
Existing plan attached, or we design one (TMD Cat 1 & 2 in-house).
- 3
Application drafted
Filled to the authority's template with all required attachments.
- 4
Lodgement
Submitted to the right portal — VicRoads MoA, council works on road, or both.
- 5
Liaison
We respond to questions and revisions until the permit issues.
- 6
Permit on site
Permit copy delivered for the duration of works.
Compliance
Applications include a compliant TMP and TGS, public liability insurance certificates, SWMS where required, and any council-specific overlays (sustainability clauses, noise reduction near residential, etc.).
Turnaround
Council permits: 5–10 business days. VicRoads MoAs: 10–20 business days, longer for complex applications. We can fast-track but the authority's own queue is the limiting factor.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
- What's the difference between an MoA and a council permit?
- A Memorandum of Authorisation (MoA) is the permit instrument used for works on VicRoads / Department of Transport and Planning managed roads (typically arterials and freeways). A works on road permit is the council equivalent for local and collector roads. Some projects need both.
- How long does VicRoads take to approve an MoA?
- Typically 10–20 business days. Complex or contentious applications (high-speed roads, multi-stage works, adjacent overlapping projects) can run longer. Submit clean applications early.
- Can you fast-track an urgent permit?
- For genuine emergencies (storm response, utility failures, accidents) there are emergency provisions that let works start before a formal permit issues. For non-urgent works we'll always recommend allowing the full standard timeline.
- Do you handle permits for works in our council area?
- Yes — we lodge across all Melbourne metro councils, plus Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, and the Latrobe Valley council areas.
- What if the permit is rejected?
- We address the council or VicRoads feedback and resubmit at no additional permit-prep fee (within reason). Most rejections come from incomplete documentation, which we typically prevent by being thorough up front.
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