If you want to film or take commercial photographs on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council, you will need a permit.
Council land includes:
- local roads not maintained by VicRoads
- footpaths and nature strips
- parks, reserves and playgrounds.
To get a filming permit, you will need to agree to:
- follow all parking restrictions and local laws
- avoid disrupting or damaging the site
- allow the general public to use the public space
- remove any litter.
Note: a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) may also be required.
If you don't have a permit, you may get a fine.
Fees
| Description |
Fee |
| Filming application fee |
$236.70 |
| Still photography application fee |
$117.30 |
| Student or not for profit application fee |
Free |
| Use of a Council reserve or facility |
$827.50 per day
$415.90 per half day |
| Parking |
$48.20 per car per day
$94.30 per truck per day |
Low impact permit fee
(in addition to the application fee) |
$178.10
|
High impact permit fee
(in addition to the application fee) |
$591.80
|
The above fee amounts are correct as of 1 July 2026.
How to apply for a permit