Verge Treatment Application

When to apply for a Verge Treatment requiring approval?

Verge treatments fall into the following three categories:

  1. Approved - no approval required
  2. Approved - subject to approval 
  3. Unapproved - not permitted

Please refer to the below table for further information regarding what materials / plants require approval, and what is not permitted. 

Click here to read the full Verge Treatment Policy 3.2.4

Verge Garden Materials

The following table outlines acceptable and unacceptable verge treatments. All treatment placed in the verge area should be permeable for water and set back to provide clear sightlines and safety areas for the public and access to any services.


To apply for an Accepted Material Type that requires approval, follow these steps:

1. Complete the below verge treatment form.
2. The Application Form must include a diagrammatic sketch, identifying any proposed Irrigation or Edible Plants proposed for the area. For all irrigation conditions, refer to the Installation of Irrigation on a Verge section.  
3. If the application is adjacent to a strata-titled property, obtain written approval for the works from all strata owners/managers.

Proposed verge plantings must be submitted to the Town of East Fremantle with a diagrammatic sketch showing proposed locations of plants and proposed plant species and any irrigation. Graph paper to draw your design 

Measure and draw up a plan of your verge identifying the dimensions and any existing features. This will help to determine how to arrange your verge and what can fit. Ensure plants are set back at least 1m from crossovers, kerbs, and footpaths to ensure plants do not obstruct pedestrians and vehicles as they grow. If you do not have a footpath, all plants must be set back at least 1.5 m from the kerb to allow pedestrian movement. 

Happy Planting! 

Are you the property owner? (If 'No' please attach owner's written consent)*This field is required.
Once planting has been undertaken, I/we agree to maintain the verge treatment so as not to cause a hazard, including water and retaining any overflow on site.*This field is required.
I understand that the Town will inspect the site for the proposed works to determine suitability according to information in the Verge Treatment Policy and Verge Greening Guidelines*This field is required.
I/we understand that public utilities, state government authorities and their authorised contractors have specific responsibilities and rights to access and undertake works on the verge as defined in legislation and codes of practice. The verge will be made safe upon completion of these works, however, there is no requirement from the Town to rectify damage to irrigation, planting, turf or hard surfacing after maintenance works have been completed. Reinstatement of verge treatments due to works undertaken by government authorities or authorised contractors will be at the owner or occupier’s expense.

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