Apply for an asset protection permit

If you are doing any work that requires a building permit, including demolition, you must obtain an asset protection permit before you start work.

Asset protection permits helps us to maintain public safety by monitoring potential damage to Council-owned property and community infrastructure.

Council assets include things like:

  • drains and storm water pits
  • nature strips, street vegetation and trees
  • road pavement, kerbs and channels
  • footpaths
  • poles and signs
  • vehicle crossings (driveways).

Fees

A non-refundable administration fee of $480.00 applies. There is no bond required. 

This fee amount is correct as of 1 July 2025.

How to apply

Apply online

Step 1.Allow enough time

Assessing an application for an asset protection permit can take up to 10 business days. Ensure you apply with enough time before works are due to commence.

Step 2.Register for online services

Before you apply, you'll need to create an account for eservices. Most registrations are approved within one business day. You'll only need to register once to submit, track and amend your application.

Register for eservices

Step 3.Prepare

As part of the application, you will need to:

Step 4.Complete the online form

Apply for an asset protection permit

Step 5.After you apply

If your permit is approved, we will send you an invoice for the permit fee. The invoice must be paid within 28 days of the issue date. 

Pay for your permit

Step 6.Receive your permit and start work

After you submit the application and pay the permit fee, we will process your permit within 10 business days and notify you via email. Once you receive your permit, you can start your building works.

Contact us

Phone

9433 3111

Email

nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Location

32 Civic Drive
Greensborough
3088
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About asset protection

Learn more about when and why asset protection is required

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