Shipping Container Permit

1. The applicant must undertake the whole risk of carrying out the works and shall hold Council indemnified against any claims arising out of damage or injury to property or persons during the works. In this regard, the applicant is to have Public Liability Insurance for a sum of at least ten million dollars ($10,000,000), endorsed for cross liability and registering Council as having a co-insured interest.
2. There must be no obstruction or hindering of the passage of pedestrians or vehicles. The container is to be located adjacent to the kerb in an area which is not subject to parking restrictions or otherwise agreed by Council. The container must be protected by barriers at the front and rear and must be fitted with retro-reflective bands or lit at night.
3. The applicant must consult neighbouring residents of the proposal. A copy of the notification is to be submitted to Council for information; and
4. A copy of the approval is to be held at the premises and made available to Council officers upon request.

If you need to amend the permit in any way (for example, a date change or extension), email traffic@ncc.nsw.gov.au.

Please refer to City of Newcastle's Fees and Charges schedule.

The application fee is non refundable, should you choose to cancel the application.