Permits for public streets

Permits for public streets

If you want to use part or all of a public street managed by the City of Hobart for skip bins, undertaking construction, or holding a special event, you may require a permit.

Construction activities that need a permit

You will need to a permit from the City of Hobart to undertake certain construction activities, including:

  • road closures so that you can safely undertake construction
  • any construction that requires the road or footpath surface to be excavated
  • placement of a crane, scissor lift, cherry picker, skip bin, shipping container, concrete pump, hoarding, scaffolding or similar infrastructure on the public street
  • installation of traffic control devices (traffic cones, traffic signs, safety barriers, etc.) to safely manage any other construction activity.

Special events that need a permit

Permits for public streets

Certain events occurring on public streets need a permit from City of Hobart (in consultation with Tasmania Police), including:

  • road closures for festivals, gatherings or other commercial purposes
  • closure of part of the road or footpath for festivals, gatherings or other commercial purposes.

Special events that need a permit from Tasmania Police

Some events occurring on public streets will need a permit from Tasmania Police, these include:

  • motor vehicle race, cycling or athletic events
  • demonstrations or street processions
  • charitable collections.

Enquiries for special events of these types should be directed to Tasmania Police. See the Tasmania Police permits for events webpage.

Permits and applications

Fees and charges

Fees and charges apply for each of the following:

  • scaffolding permits
  • skip bin permits
  • crane/concrete pump/cherry picker permits
  • hoarding permits
  • road closure licence
  • carrying out excavation - invoicing for this occurs after works are completed

The cost of these are available on the fees and charges page.

If you apply for a permit, you may be contacted and asked to pay the permit fee via credit card to allow the assessment to proceed. If it is determined that no permit is required for what you are proposing to undertake, then the permit fee will be refunded.