1. Read the Outdoor Dining Conditions
2. Complete the Application Form

We'll let you know by email when we've received your application.

The assessment process will start within 5 business days and will include:

• confirmation of your details and supporting documentation
• investigation of your proposed activity

We usually place all applications on the next Council’s Staff Advisory Group meeting agenda for consideration and decision (the Group meets fortnightly on Thursdays). If approved, you will receive a permit. This confirms the approved activity and the conditions.

You will get a tax invoice for all permit fees. You can make payment online or as per the instructions in the invoice.

Sometimes, creating an outdoor dining area may represent ‘development’ under the Development Act. This permit only covers the placement of moveable tables and chairs within defined areas.

Examples of where Development approval may be required are:

• fixed shade and fencing exclusively for customers of the business
• advertising displayed on items in the outdoor dining area
• any changes affecting a State Heritage place including painting, planting or minor structures

You will need to supply the following information with your application:

• certificate of Currency showing a minimum twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) Public Liability Insurance
• insurance schedule detailing all inclusions and any exclusions to the policy (note, tax invoices are not considered sufficient evidence of a Public Liability Insurance Policy)
• sample site plan outlining dimensions of the outdoor dining area

Liquor

If you are proposing to serve Liquor within the proposed outdoor dining area, you need to provide a copy of your application to Consumer and Business Services (CBS) for their approval.

Applications are considered within 21 business days. This is from the date that you lodge an application with all required information to Council.

Energy Absorbing Bollards

Energy Absorbing Bollards (EABs) can protect diners in the case of motor vehicle accidents.

In assessment we may decide that EABs are required. In this case, installation needs permission from the Encroachment Permit Application process. The application must include the installation specifications and site plan.

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• Fees and Charges Register
• Prospective Outdoor Dining Permit - Information Sheet
• Requests, Compliments, Complaints
• Consumer and Business Services (CBC)
• Development Act
• Application for Permit - Footpath Encroachment