There are a number of permits required for road closures and works on Council roads.

Crane permit

A permit is required from Council to operate a crane, cherry picker or elevated work platform on a Council road or land as the location/placement could affect pedestrian paths and traffic flow.  A Traffic Management Plan for the site is required.

You need to complete an application form and include the Traffic Management Plan and copy of Public Liability Insurance cover.

Please forward the completed application to the Transport and Traffic Section on fax 02 4974 2603.

Road closures for construction works

A permit is required for the use and occupation of part, or all of a Council road reserve (roadway or footpath).  Common reasons to obtain a road occupancy permit include:

•   Roads works such as gas, watermain, sewer, or electrical connections
•   Concrete pour or major deliveries where safety is an issue
•   Underground drilling or testing
•   Rail line maintenance
•   Construction adjoining a Council road reserve
•   All of the above works may require the occupancy of on-street parking spaces.

You need to complete an application form and include a Traffic Management Plan and copy of Public Liability Insurance cover.  Please allow approximately three working days for processing of the application.

Please forward the completed application to the Transport and Traffic Section on fax 02 4974 2603.

Work zone (parking) permits

Work zone permits are special parking permits available for tradesmen, contractors or builders to carry out their building/construction works in areas where there is a high demand for parking.

They are generally only suitable for longer-term works due to the cost and time required for installation of special signage.  The zones are signposted as a 'Work Zone' and construction/work vehicles are permitted to park and pick-up/set down materials at a construction site.

You need to complete an application form.  Please allow approximately ten working days for processing of the application. 

Transport and Traffic Coordinator via fax 02 4974 2603 or mailed to:

The City of Newcastle
PO Box 489
Newcastle NSW 2300

Inquiries should be forwarded to the Transport and Traffic Section on 02 4974 2664.

Temporary road closures for events

An application is required when proposing an event in the city such as Fun Runs, Fairs and Festivals and which involve using parks or closing roads for the event.

For the initial stage of the plan, please contact the Events Liaison Coordinator on 02 4974 2845 for discussion and advice. An application form can also be obtained from the Events Liaison Coordinator.

Hoarding application

You need a permit to enclose a footway or erect a structure on the footway to the building site.

You need to complete a application form.

 Hoarding application form (16kb).

Forward the form to The City of Newcastle Customer Enquiry Centre (King Street, Newcastle) together with the proposed detailed design plan of the structure.

Associated fees to this application apply and will vary depending on the duration of the application.

Shipping container application form (for construction purposes only)

You need Council approval to place a shipping container on a Council road reserve.

You need to complete an application form and include a copy of Public Liability Insurance cover.

Please forward the completed application to the Transport and Traffic Section on fax 02 4974 2603.