Encroach over a council easement

Your application form must be submitted 4 weeks before intended use.

Works must not commence without a permit issued by council.

We try to support all requests, however in some instances the proposed activity may not be deemed appropriate and therefore may not be approved.

Information sheet: Request to build over council easements(PDF, 31KB)

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Step 1.Before you begin

You will need:

  • Certificate of Title
  • Plans and drawings showing existing and proposed infrastructure/buildings or earthworks
  • Photo/s of service pipes showing their location, depth and size within the easement - including any SA Water infrastructure
  • Certificate of Currency confirming Public Liability Insurance of a minimum of $20 million.
  • Confirmed if Development Approval (DA) is required - contact council's Duty Planner on (08) 8384 0666.
  • DA number (if applicable)
  • Payment of the Application Processing Fee of $708.00 per application (GST Exempt) - Non-refundable if application is not approved. Payment is made during completing of the application form (Step 2 below) and is required before your application can be submitted.

Step 2.Complete the application form

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Step 3.Next steps

Please allow at least 4 weeks processing time.

Works MUST NOT commence without a permit being issued by Council first.

We endeavour to support all requests, in some instances the proposed activity may not be deemed appropriate and therefore may not be approved.