Application for Verge Treatment
Application for Verge Treatment
Application for Verge Treatment
Request to improve or landscape the verge.
Last updated on: 30 April 2024
Verges
A verge is the area between the road and the boundary of a property. It provides a safe pedestrian space and vehicular access to properties. It also accommodates public service utilities such as street lighting, street trees as well as underground utilities such as electrical, water, sewerage and communication lines.
Verge treatments
The maintenance of lawns and gardens on verges is the responsibility of the owner of the property adjacent to the verge. While the City is responsible for all street trees on verges, residents are encouraged to establish waterwise verge gardens and look after their verges.
Verge treatments that DO NOT require an application
- A natural lawn
- Below ground reticulation
- Verges mulched with organic mulch
- Low growing water-wise verge gardens.
Verge treatments that DO require an application
You do need permission to install paving or other hardstand (eg brick and concrete paving).
Verge treatments that are NOT permitted
The following verge treatments are not permitted:
- Synthetic or artificial turf
- Inorganic mulches such as gravel, stone or crushed brick or rock
- Particular items that protrude above the natural level of the verge
- Hazardous plants e.g. plans with thorns or spikes, poisonous, declared weeds etc.
Verge applications
For verge treatments requiring an application as per above, you must complete a written Application for Verge Treatment Approval and attach to a request below. A fee is payable as part of the application.
Street Verge Landscape Guidelines
See the City's Street Verge Landscape Guidelines
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