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Approval for commercial filming / photography - Redland City Council - Queensland

Description

You may need an approval, permit or booking if you intend to undertake commercial filming or photography on council land including these activities:

  • use of public areas (for example, parks, beaches, pontoons, jetties, roadways, car parks and footpaths)
  • vehicle access to a public area such as a park or reserve
  • use of a conservation area
  • take off and landing of a drone
  • could impact traffic
  • involves longer-term use of a Council-managed area.

Your local council is required to monitor the standards of film production on council property. They may inspect the set before, during and after film production depending on the type of activity being conducted and its level of compliance.

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 may be required to hold public liability insurance.

Depending on the complexity and nature of the shoot, you may be required to:

  • submit a site plan for each intended film location
  • obtain a traffic control permit / provide a traffic management plan
  • notify residents / businesses that may be affected by filming activities.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

There is no application fee to film on Redlands Coast. Fees may be associated with some permits (for example, traffic control permit) and use of Council assets, including but not limited to:

  • parks and reserves
  • buildings and areas managed by Council.

Fees for 2025-26

Application process

Apply

To apply for this approval, you may be required to:

  • provide a site map for each location
  • provide a certificate of currency for public liability insurance
  • provide a resident / business notification letter if applicable
  • provide a safe work method statement / risk assessment if applicable
  • outline the budget for production
  • complete the approved application form
  • pay the prescribed fee.

Approval time

Please allow at least 10 business days for applications to be assessed.

Administering agency

Redland City Council

Contact details

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