Placing an object on public land


If you would like to place an item on public land, you must comply with the Public Unleased Land Act 2013.

You must apply for a permit to place an object on public land, including but not limited to the following activities:

  • temporary storage of construction/building material
  • waste bins
  • commercial waste bins/skips
  • overflow carparking
  • market activities.

Apply for a public land permit

You must apply for a public land permit to place an object on public land (Word 76KB) (PDF 402KB).

This form should be completed for the following:

Temporary storage of construction/building material for commercial development purposes

Parking associated with commercial developments (including but not limited to parking areas defined by determination under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999)

Longer term overflow car parking

Ongoing commercial market activities (if you are a non-for-profit organisation or charity please complete an event application)

Commercial waste bins including skips (*for non-commercial bins please use the storage of residential bins/skips form (PDF 341KB))

Your application will be assessed within 28 days of receiving all relevant documentation (unless additional consultation or approval is required). Once your application has been approved you will receive an approved permit with terms and conditions via email.

Other forms for public land use

Please use the application forms below for the following activities:

Legislation

Supporting documentation

The following supporting documentation may be required to assess your application:

  • endorsed landscape management and protection plan and/or tree management plan
  • approved temporary traffic management plan
  • current public liability insurance
  • risk management plan
  • parking management plan (this can be incorporated into the approved temporary traffic management plan)
  • dilapidation report and detailed site plan.

If your application is missing the required information you will receive an email within 2 business days requesting the additional information.

Tree management plans may be submitted prior to your public land permit application, via the tree activity application process. See the tree management plans page for more details.

Fees and charges

Fees are outlined on the fees and charges webpage. If you require an estimation of land use fees please supply a detailed site plan via email to TCCS.Commlanduse@act.gov.au

Contact us

For help please contact TCCS.Commlanduse@act.gov.au or phone 13 22 81.

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.