Heavy vehicle parking permit

The object of this local law is to ensure that heavy vehicle parking on residential premises does not detract in harm to human health or safety, and does not unreasonably detract from the desirable characteristics of the natural and built environment in which the heavy vehicle is parked.

Application requirements (including forms & fees)

Forms

•  Application for Licence to Park a Heavy Vehicle on Residential Premises (PDF 121kb)

Fees

No Application fee is applicable.

Vehicular crossings (VXO) “The driveway between Council’s road and the property boundary” must be constructed in accordance with Land development Guidelines for heavy vehicles. Should a new driveway be required to accommodate the use by a heavy vehicle, a Bond for the amount of $6000.00 may be applicable.

For further information on VXO’s, please contact Council’s Development Compliance, Implementation & Assessment Branch on (07) 5582 8184.

For more information about how Council is making it easier for business, please view our Nil Fees initiative.

Plans

Please refer to the Application Requirements outlined on the application form.

Other

• Statement to be provided by the applicant advising that they have consulted or attempted to consult with each owner and occupier of any premises which is within 50 metres of the boundaries of the premises at which the heavy vehicle will be parked (Please refer to the Application Requirements outlined on the application form).

How to submit an application

Applications can be submitted in person at Council offices or by mail.

Related applications

Where a heavy vehicle Vehicular Crossover (VXO) is required, an approval must be obtained for the construction of a (VXO) in accordance with the Land Development Guidelines for heavy vehicles.

Application process

1. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the application is complete - please refer to application requirements.
2. The applicant submits the application - please refer to how to submit an application.
3. Council will then process the application within legislative or agreed time frames. Council will contact the applicant should additional information be required to process the application.
4. Council will forward the decision notice to the applicant.

Note: Only a properly made application will be accepted by Council.

Fact Sheets

•  Heavy Vehicle Parking - Artist Impression

Legislation

• GCCC Local Laws - Local Law No 44 (Heavy Vehicvle Parking)
• For Vehicular Crossovers (VXO), please refer to GCCC Local Laws - Local Law No. 11 (Roads and Malls) 2008
• Land Development Guidelines (refer to Heavy Vehicle Parking information)