The City of Whitehorse has a number of overlays that protect trees and vegetation on private and Council land throughout the municipality. 

If your proposed works are within 4 metres of a tree, a planning permit may be required in addition to the vehicle crossing permit:

1. Determine if a tree is a protected tree go to Tree Controls, Removal, Pruning and Lopping.
2. If there are any recent planning permits for the site, check whether they include the vehicle crossing works by contacting the Planning Department on 9262 6333.
3. If no planning approval has been given, submit a Planning Permit Application. Refer to the permit checklist to ensure you prepare and lodge the relevant information.
4. Once you receive a Planning Permit, apply for a Vehicle Crossing Permit.
5. Attach a copy of your Planning Permit to your Vehicle Crossing Permit application.

For works within 4 metres of a street tree that is not a ‘protected tree’, the Council inspector will refer your vehicle crossing permit application to a Council arborist to assess the impact on the tree.

Please allow up to 30 days for tree assessment in addition to the vehicle crossing permit process.

If the road has bluestone kerbs, there may be a heritage overlay affecting that road. This means you may need to apply for a Planning Permit before you apply for a Vehicle Crossing Permit.

Check if there is a heritage overlay affecting the road

If there is a heritage overlay please contact the Planning Department for further advice on 9262 6333.

All works should have appropriate traffic management in place.

If your works are located on one of the Council roads listed below, you will need to apply for a Temporary Road Closure Permit and submit a copy of your Traffic Management Plan (TMP) as part of the application. 

Council's Inspector may also require you to apply for a Road Closure Permit on roads other than those listed. You will be notified if this is the case.

• Albion Road, Box Hill
• Beresford Street, Surrey Hills
• Deep Creek Road, Mitcham
• Doncaster East Road, Mitcham
• Dorking Road, Box Hill / Box Hill North
• Eley Road, Blackburn South / Box Hill South
• Gillard Street, Burwood
• Heatherdale Road, Vermont / Mitcham 
• High St, Mont Albert
• Kenmare Street, Box Hill North
• Margaret Street, Box Hill North
• Nelson Road, Box Hill/ Box Hill North
• Peter Street, Box Hill North
• Prospect Street, Box Hill
• Rostrevor Parade, Box Hill North / Surrey Hills
• Springfield Road
• Strabane Avenue, Box Hill North
• Surrey Road, Blackburn / Blackburn North
• Thames Street, Box Hill
• Wimmera Street, Box Hill North
• Woodhouse Grove, Box Hill North

For further information contact Council’s Transport Team on 9262 6177.

If any of the following would be affected by the proposed works, the Council inspector will let you know if you are required to do anything else. If this is the case, please allow more time for your application.

• Stormwater pipes/drains/pits
• Signs
• Street furniture
• Traffic assets (including parking sensors, painted and constructed parking bays, speed humps)

The following is a list of some of the services that may be affected by your proposed vehicle crossing works. 

Please mark these on your vehicle crossing diagram.  

• Power/light pole (United Energy)
• Water/ sewer asset/ fire hydrant (Yarra Valley Water)
• Gas asset (MultiNet Gas)
• Telecommunications pit/tower/phone box (Telstra or other provider)
• Post box (Australia Post)
• Bus stop (Public Transport Victoria)
• Street furniture (Council Inspector will advise you who to contact)

If the proposed works are within 1 metre of these (or other) services, you may need to provide written consent/approval from the relevant authority before we can issue a vehicle crossing permit. 

Please note:

• If you are proposing to do works that would require a utility service to be moved, please contact the relevant authority to obtain their consent/approval in writing.
• If you are unsure whether the utility service will be affected, the Council Inspector can advise you if you need to contact another authority. Please allow more time for your application in this instance.