NATURE STRIP PLANTING
PERMIT INFORMATION
WHAT IS THIS PERMIT FOR?
WHO NEEDS A PERMIT?
In some circumstances, a permit is required to
make changes to your nature strip.
This is a free application and service.
Anyone intending on making changes to their
nature strip that are not in keeping with the
City of Darebin’s nature strip policy.
YOUR DESIGN:
We ask all applicants to submit a small sketch of their proposal.
An example sketch is provided below with the minimum required information. Please note that your nature
strip will vary to this sketch.
Show all existing
services/assets.
e.g. pits, electricity,
poles.
Kerb & Road
Existing
lawn
min.
30cm
Drainage Pit
BIN
BIN
Please provide
all dimensions
and numbers of
plants.
Garden bed
min.
30cm
xx meters
xx meters
Show all (if any)
existing trees.
My Bins.
Footpath
distances
(minimum 30cm
to footpath
and road).
Property fence line
NB: Please use clear symbols and annotations that meet the requirements of the check-list on the reverse side of this form.
PLANT SPECIES
HELPFUL LINKS
OBTAINING A PERMIT
GOT A QUESTION?
We also ask that you provide details of all
plant species you intend on planting and
how many of each type.
An example table is provided on the reverse
side of this permit form to help you.
Please fill in the reverse side of this form
and send or email it to the address provided.
City of Darebin staff will assess your proposal.
The more information you can provide, the
easier it will be for our team to assess your
application and respond quickly.
CITY OF
DAREBIN
PUBLIC REALM
274 Gower Street, Preston
PO Box 91, Preston, Vic 3072
T 8470 8888
E [email protected]
darebin.vic.gov.au
National Relay Service
TTY dial 133 677 or
Speak & Listen 1300 555 727
or iprelay.com.au, then enter
03 8470 8888
Speak Your Language
8470 8470
More information can be found in our
Nature Strip guidelines brochure
or visit: www.darebin.vic.gov.au ‘Greenstreets’
to review the entire nature strip policy.
The City of Darebin has a team happy to help
with any nature strip enquiries. Call 8470 8888.
NATURE STRIP PLANTING
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
1. PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION.
Name:
Address:Postcode:
Telephone Work:
Home:
Email Address:
2. EXISTING NATURE STRIP.
Are there existing street tree(s) on your nature strip?
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate the species (if Known):
Are there existing services on your nature strip? (e.g. gas, power, water).
YesNo
If yes, please list services:
3. PROPOSED NATURE STRIP DIAGRAM CHECK LIST.
On a separate sheet of paper, please provide a sketch of your proposed nature strip.
An example is given on the reverse side of this application. Please complete this check List:
Have you shown all existing services (such as gas, water, electrical etc.)?
YesNo
Please call Dial Before You Dig (free call 1100) before submitting your proposal.
Have you shown all existing trees (if any)?
YesNo
Have you shown your fence line, footpath, kerb and entire nature strip?
YesNo
Have you shown where your bin(s) will go?
YesNo
Have you shown and detailed all built structures to be installed (if any)?
YesNo
Have you shown the offset distance between the footpath and new garden(s)?
YesNo
Have you shown the offset distance between the kerb and the new garden(s)?
YesNo
Have you shown the ground condition (e.g: turf, mulch, other)?
YesNo
Does your proposal allow for clear access and site lines?
YesNo
Does your proposal include any synthetic turf or other sythetic material?
YesNo
If yes, please specify
Does your proposal include any hardscape elements (rocks, pavers, etc.)?
YesNo
If yes, please specify
3. NEW PLANTS.
Please complete a table with the following headings showing all the new plants to be installed.
Common Name
Botanical Name (if known)
Height x Width (when mature)
Please send your completed application to:
Or you can scan and email it to:
Public Realm Unit
274 Gower Street, Preston Vic 3072
[email protected]
(If you require more room, please
use a seperate sheet of paper).
Quantity