Proposed permits to use a public road for business purposes
Wattle Range Council invites community feedback on its intention to issue a Section 222 permit to use a public road for business purposes
Wattle Range Council has an extensive network of road reserves that are yet to be made. Permits may be granted for the use of these unmade roads for eligible business purposes such as depasturing or grazing stock and hay cutting cutting.
Under the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act), for any proposed new or renewed Permit that is to be issued for a term greater than 48 hours, or when the public access to the road is impeded (fenced, enclosed or partitioned), the intent by Council to issue the Permit must first go out for public consultation. This is so the community can understand and comment on proposed uses of this Council‑controlled land.
Invitation for community feedback and comment
Council invites community feedback on its intention to issue a Section 222 permit to use a Public Road for business purposes:
| Location of Road Reserve | Proposed use | Name of proposed applicant | Period of proposed permit | Feedback period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portion of road reserve adjacent Section B14E Bob Wilson Lane, Rendelsham and portion of road reserve adjacent section 134 Southern Ports Highway Rendelsham. Click here to view map | Stock grazing and hay cutting | DJ & KJ Patten | 5 years | The community are invited to provide feedback on its intention to issue this permit from Thursday 7 May to Wednesday 27 May 2026 |
Please note this page and the above table are updated regularly with any proposed permits open for consultation.
Background
Wattle Range Council has an extensive network of roads across the Council district. The road network is made up of both roads that are constructed and a large portion of road reserves that have yet to be made. In addition to Council owned roads and road reserves, Council also has responsibility for the following areas of State Government Roads
State Government Roads in rural areas, the section of road reserve located between the white guide posts and property boundaries, and
In urban areas the footpath area including the kerb.
Section 222 of The Act allows for a permit to be granted for business use of portions of the road reserve in any of the roads and road reserve areas that Council has responsibility for and for a broad range of businesses uses.
Pursuant to Section 222 of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act), Council can issue a permit to enable a business to be conducted on Councils roads.
Further information regarding conducting a business on a public road and the fees associated with the permits can be found on Council's website.
Have Your Say
Written submissions marked “ROAD RESERVE PERMIT” can be addressed to Wattle Range Council and can be:
- Posted to PO Box 27, Millicent SA 5280
- Hand - delivered to any of our Council offices
- Uploaded below
- or emailed to council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au
Further information can be obtained by visiting Council’s Millicent Service Centre, 12 North Terrace, Millicent or by calling 8733 0900.
Next Steps
Council staff will consider all the feedback received and decide whether to proceed with issuing each of the permits.
Who's Listening
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Phone 08 8733 0900 Email council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au -
Phone 08 8733 0900 Email council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au
