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Approval for Outdoor Dining in a Public Place - Northern Beaches 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.

Please note that due to the COVID19 pandemic all fees associated with outdoor dining in a public place approvals are waived until June 2022.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval you must:

  • provide the Council with details including the location of the premises and any relevant Development Consents or Construction Certificates for any structures that you intend to erect
  • have obtained public liability insurance to the value of at least $10 million.

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 $450.00

Non-refundable initial application. Fees for 2023-24
General Application All -

Further fees may apply. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.
Renew Renewal All $285.00

Fees for 2023-24
Transfer Transfer All $285.00

Fees for 2023-24

Forms

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

Northern Beaches Council

Contact details

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