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Approval for Outdoor Dining in a Public Place - Cessnock City Council - New South Wales

Description

You need this approval to use a footpath for restaurant purposes, such as for alfresco dining. An alfresco dining area is an outside eating area adjoining a shop, cafe or restaurant where tables, chairs and other structures are provided for use by patrons while they are consuming food or drinks.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

You need to provide details such as the location and any relevant development or construction consents.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified on the approval (not exceeding seven years)

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $224.00

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All $335.00

Assessment fee for new or amended applications (includes initial inspection). Fees for 2024-25
Apply Inspection All $440.00

Additional inspection fee (where required) includes 2 hours. Additional $220 per hour there after. Fees for 2024-25
Apply Miscellaneous All -

Additional cost at full cost quotation (min. $200). Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Footway Restaurants Fact Sheet - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Roads Act 1993 New South Wales

Application process

Apply

Applications under section 125 of the authorising legislation can be lodged electronically via the NSW Planning Portal.

To apply for this approval electronically, you must:

  • register for the NSW Planning Portal
  • complete the online application form
  • pay the prescribed fee.

Administering agency

Cessnock City Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.