The permit helps ensure that construction work is completed according to the Erosion and Sediment Control By-law. The by-law helps to prevent sediments resulting from land disturbance from impacting the City’s storm drainage network.
If you need to remove trees as part of your construction work, you may need to apply for a tree removal permit.
Site dewatering
Site dewatering techniques control sedimentation of water accumulated on your construction site. If water needs to be removed from your site before it absorbs into the ground, it should be pumped into a holding tank. The water should be deposited into a City or Region approved sanitary manhole.
Documents you need
You will need to submit:
- A completed Erosion and Sediment Control Permit Application
- A copy of the Erosion and Sediment Control plan
- Conservation Authority approval, if applicable
- A copy of any pre-requisite approvals such as Tree Injury Questionnaire or Tree Permit Application, confirmation of well decommissioning
How to apply
Email your completed application and supporting documents to env.approvals@mississauga.ca.
Fees and security deposits
After you submit your application, staff will confirm the fee amounts and any security deposits that will apply to your work site.
Ways to pay
- Call us at 905-615-4950 to pay by credit card over the phone.
- Visit the Transportation and Works Permit Administration Services office to leave a draft/certified cheque in the designated drop box.
Permit Administration Services (ground floor)
Transportation and Works
3185 Mavis Road
Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.