This information is for owners or builders planning on carrying out any building or demolition works.
A verge is the area of land that lies between the property boundary and the street or road. It is often referred to as the thoroughfare.
What is a verge permit?
A verge permit entitles you to use the City of Gosnells' verge for temporarily parking vehicles, storing materials, accessing private property from the road or locating a bulk bin.
There are a number of important conditions you must comply with when using the verge. Where there is an existing street tree this must be provided with a tree protection zone during works.
Why do I need a verge permit?
Building and demolition works can sometimes result in damage to the City's property in the verge area such as the road pavement, kerbs, paths, drains, street trees and plants.
A permit is required for the use of the verge to cross into private property. The City also receives complaints from residents about the inability to use paths as a result of builders either damaging or storing material across the paths and roads. A verge permit enables the City to monitor the use of the verge, thereby minimising damage to the area and inconvenience to neighbours.
It is compulsory to have a verge permit. Regardless of the value or nature of your building or demolition works, if you are using the verge you must have a verge permit.
If you use the verge without a verge permit, the City may issue an on-the-spot fine or prosecute you.
Conditions
There are important conditions which must be complied with when using the verge. Where there is a street tree on the verge it will need to be protected and maintained during the construction and or demolition period.
Download: Tree protection and your responsibilities(PDF, 1MB)
Download: Guidelines for using the thoroughfare (verge)(PDF, 1MB)
Fees and charges
Please refer to the current fees and charges for the cost of a Verge Permit.