Apply for a drainage tapping permit

Step 1.Read the guidelines

View our Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Guidelines(PDF, 5MB)  before submitting your application.

Step 2.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

• your contact details
• property address and type
• estimated date of completion
• a detailed site plan including your internal stormwater network and connection
• Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan (if required)
• a credit or debit card to pay the fee. Note: we are unable to accept an Amex or Diners card online.

Step 3.Submit your application

Apply online

Step 4.What happens next?

We will process your application within 5 business days. Works must not commence until your permit has been issued.

Once you have connected to Council's drainage network, you will need to take a photo and email it to info@frankston.vic.gov.au. A Council Officer will inspect the site to ensure the connection has been installed correctly.

Your permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Step 1.Read the guidelines

View our Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Guidelines(PDF, 5MB)  before submitting your application.

Step 2.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

• your contact details
• property address and type
• estimated date of completion
• a detailed site plan including your internal stormwater network and connection
• Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan (if required)

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Drainage Tapping Permit application form(PDF, 157KB).

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

We will process your application within 5 business days. Works must not commence until your permit has been issued.

Once you have connected to Council's drainage network, you will need to take a photo and email it to info@frankston.vic.gov.au. A Council Officer will inspect the site to ensure the connection has been installed correctly.

Your permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Step 1.Read the guidelines

View our Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Guidelines(PDF, 5MB)  before submitting your application.

Step 2.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

• your contact details
• property address and type
• estimated date of completion
• a detailed site plan including your internal stormwater network and connection
• Traffic or Pedestrian Management Plan (if required)

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Drainage Tapping Permit application form(PDF, 157KB).

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199 

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

We will process your application within 5 business days. Works must not commence until your permit has been issued.

Once you have connected to Council's drainage network, you will need to take a photo and email it to info@frankston.vic.gov.au. A Council Officer will inspect the site to ensure the connection has been installed correctly.

Your permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Step 1.Read the guidelines

View our Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Guidelines(PDF, 5MB)  before submitting your application.

Step 2.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Drainage Tapping Permit application form(PDF, 157KB).

Step 4.Submit your application

Visit one of our Customer Service Centres to submit your application.

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

We will process your application within 5 business days. Works must not commence until your permit has been issued.

Once you have connected to Council's drainage network, you will need to take a photo and email it to info@frankston.vic.gov.au. A Council Officer will inspect the site to ensure the connection has been installed correctly.

Your permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.