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An easement is a legal right that allows a person or organisation to use a portion of another person's land for a specific purpose. Common examples include access via a shared driveway or the installation of essential services such as water, drainage or electricity. While the landowner retains ownership, the easement grants specific usage rights to another party.
If your property adjoints Council land and you need to connect to public utilities such as stormwater, water, sewer and electricity, you must apply for an easement before any work begins.
You do not need an easement for:
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We may request an easement over private land to carry out public infrastructure works, such as drainage improvements. If this applies to your property, we will contact you directly to discuss the proposal and work collaboratively through the process.
Easements are required for any new, permanent private infrastructure on Council land, such as drainage pipes or electrical conduits.
However, easements are generally not required for:
Council will only consider proposals where:
Fees for an easement over Council land may include:
The fees will be calculated by staff and provided in writing, after receiving an application for an easement.
The easement process can take up to six months and generally includes the following:
Once registered, the easement will be recorded on the land title.
If your application is not approved, we will provide a written explanation outlining the reasons. Council staff are available to discuss the decision and answer any questions you may have.