Business permits and regulations

Below are all the permits in Stonnington for starting, running or changing a business.

Not sure where to start? Our Permit Finder can help you understand what permits you might need, or you can contact our Business Concierge who will step you through the process. 

Food businesses

All food-related must be registered with Council. Depending on your business, there may be other permits or obligations to keep the public safe.

Outdoor trading

From roadside dining to footpath trading, our outdoor trading program gives businesses other revenue streams.

Planning Permit for businesses

You need a Planning Permit if you are making changes to your business or the land it’s on.

Building Permit for businesses

You may need a Building Permit if you want to change or add to your business premises including building internal fit-outs.

Licensed Premises Permit

You need an additional permit and a liquor license if you want to serve or sell alcohol safely.

Accommodation businesses

Opening a rooming house, hostel, hotel or motel means you need to register your business with Council.

Beauty, hair or health businesses

Opening or changing a beauty, hair or health business means you need to be registered to help keep your customers safe.

Promotional Activities, Street Sampling or Fundraising Permit

If you want to conduct any promotional activities, street sampling or fundraising for your business outside your usual premises, you will need a permit.

Event Permit

Apply for an Event Permit if you want to hold a business-related or promotional event on Council land or in public spaces.

Film Permit

You need a permit to film a TV show, movie, music videos, student films or still photography on Council land.

Busking Permit

You will need a Busking Permit to perform on the streets of Stonnington, to ensure the public are entertained, not inconvenienced.

Personal Training Permit

Apply for this permit if you want to conduct personal training sessions in some of Stonnington’s beautiful public parks and reserves.

Domestic Animal Business Permit

If you are looking to open a business that is buying, selling, rearing, training or boarding domestic animals, you will need a permit.

Temporary Advertising on Council Land Permit

For community organisations who want to advertise their event with signage on Council land.

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