Apply for a footpath trading permit
When do I need this permit?
Local business owners and shop owners are required to hold a current footpath trading permit if they wish to place tables and chairs, goods for display or advertising signs on the footpath. Permits are for a 12 month period and expire 31 August each year.
Guidelines
Before you begin
It takes about 5 minutes to complete the form and you will need the following information:
- Name, address, email and phone details of a contact person and your business.
- List of eligible trading items.
- Diagram of the planned items in your footpath trading area.
- Signed copy of the indemnity and liability insurance forms.
Applications are usually processed within 10 days after being received.
After you submit the application
- Pay the application fee by Visa or Mastercard.
- A Local Laws Officer will assess the application.
- We may contact you for more information.
- We'll notify you of the decision on whether or not a permit can be granted.
For approved applications, you will be invoiced for the footpath trading items. Once payment is made, you will receive your initial permit by mail (and email if requested) and then you can trade with the requested items on the footpath.
What happens to my information?
We record your information on our customer database and make it available to relevant Council staff in line with our privacy policy for the purpose of supporting your business.