Everyone deserves to enjoy their home and neighbourhood in Casey. Some activities on private property can affect neighbours or the wider community, which is why private land-use permits are sometimes required.
A permit may be needed for certain activities to help manage safety, reduce disruption, and protect neighbourhood amenity. Permits allow Council to consider individual circumstances and set fair, reasonable conditions where needed.
You may need a private land use permit for activities such as:
- storing long or heavy vehicles on your property
- living in temporary accommodation
- regular use, group activities or riding of recreational vehicles during restricted times.
The intention of these permits is to support and protect the peace, health, safety and well-being of the community.
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Apply for a private land use permit
Depending on the type of permit, you may need to provide a site plan illustrating your activity in relation to neighbouring properties, roads and intersections. A site plan will assist Council officers in assessing your permit application. Considerations include proximity to neighbours, nearby livestock or animals, or storage of large vehicles.
Please contact us to talk to our Local Laws team to discuss if a permit is required.
A permit application must be received at least 14 days before the date the permit is needed.
- Recreational vehicle permit
Recreational vehicles such as motorbikes and minibikes can be used on private land without a permit if the use is casual, lawful and does not impact neighbours. Under EPA noise rules, riding is only allowed during these hours:
- Weekdays: 7.00 am – 8.00 pm
- Weekends and public holidays: 9.00 am – 8.00 pm
Use must not disturb others, create a nuisance, damage property or put people at risk. You may need a private land use permit if your activity goes beyond casual riding, including:
- Regular or ongoing use
- Group riding or organised activities
- Riding outside permitted hours
- Use that generates complaints or affects neighbourhood amenity
If Council receives a complaint, you may also be asked to apply for a permit. The permit process allows Council to assess each situation and, where appropriate, apply tailored conditions to manage impacts and protect the neighbourhood.
- Long or heavy vehicle permit
Large trucks or vehicles over 7.5 meters or 4.5 tonnes are considered long or heavy vehicles and require a permit to be stored on your property.
This helps ensure that the vehicle won’t damage roads or disturb neighbours. Specific conditions, such as parking and timing restrictions, may be set.
- Temporary accommodation permit
You can live in temporary accommodation, such as a tent or caravan, on private land for up to 2 consecutive months, provided it does not cause a nuisance or negatively affect the area. If Council receives community concerns, officers may take action where the use affects neighbours or local amenity.
If you want to use temporary accommodation for more than two months, you must apply for a private land use permit. This allows Council to assess the situation and manage impacts on the neighbourhood.
When considering an application, Council may look at how long the accommodation will be used, its condition, access to facilities, and any impacts on neighbours and the surrounding area.
A planning permit will be required for longer periods to avoid problems like health issues, wastewater concerns, and impact on neighbours.
What happens next
We will consider your application. If approved, your permit will be issued to you within seven business days. We will contact you if we require more information.