Apply for temporary access and minor works to City of Sydney parks and reserves
Project Status: When you need to do this
We enter temporary access licence agreements with applicants seeking to access and conduct minor work on City of Sydney land.
The type of licence agreement required depends on whether it’s temporary or permanent and the duration required. We assess the application and liaise with the applicant about approval required.
Approval is required to temporarily access our open spaces, including community land, parks and crown land for:
- construction
- vehicle access
- plant and equipment
- maintenance/construction related access
- site investigations.
Don’t use this service for access to roads and footpaths. These require a road opening permit.
What you need to do
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Complete and lodge the application form with us
Your application must include a work methodology and pedestrian management plan.
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Have current public liability insurance cover for $20 million
Attach a copy of your certificate of currency to your application.
Before you start
Restoration fees are based on turf and garden bed restoration, vehicle access, and park services. Fees are calculated on a case by case basis and will be confirmed once your application is assessed.
After you finish
We’ll contact you within 5 working days to discuss your application.
Approval can only be given if the request complies with the Local Government Act 1993.
We’ll confirm in writing which licence agreement you’ll enter with us.
Pay fees and bond
Once the application is assessed, we’ll calculate access, restoration and bond fees.
Fees can be paid online or in person at one of our customer service centres.
