How to apply
Register your food business
You need to register your food business before you can apply for a Footpath Trading Permit.
Prepare your documents
Prepare the documents you may need to submit with your application.
This depends on the type of Footpath Trading Permit but you may need the following:
- Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance covering a minimum of $20 million.
- If you are setting up outdoor dining, a completed aerial site plan for outdoor dining(PDF, 304KB), including position of Council assets and the layout of furniture including chairs, tables, umbrellas, heaters and other items. All site plans must be an appropriate scale (1:100 or 1:200).
- If you are displaying goods, a completed aerial site plan for goods(PDF, 359KB), including the position of Council assets and the layout of your goods.
- Three photos of the premises showing the front and adjacent properties, including parking signage and infrastructure, as well as the location of Council parking signs and assets.
- Letter of consent from adjacent ground level business owner, body corporate and/or occupier. If the adjacent property is vacant, you’ll need a letter of consent from the owner of the property.
Complete the application
Complete the application and pay online.
Apply for a footpath trading permit
The application fee is $95. The permit fee depends on the length of your outdoor space and whether your location is designated as a busy area or other area type.
Receive the outcome
We will contact you via email about your application, which can be accepted, rejected or accepted with permit conditions.
Receive your permit
You will receive your permit sticker in the mail or from a Council officer when they complete the final inspection. You must place the sticker on the front window of your premises.
Have regular inspections
Our officers will make regular inspections to ensure you are meeting your permit conditions.