Outdoor dining / footpath trading permit - Douglas Shire Council - QLD - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this permit to use the public footpath for outdoor dining or to sell goods or services.

This may include placing tables, chairs or other items on the footpath outside your premises.

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

To be eligible for this permit, you may need to:

obtain planning and / or building approval
hold public liability insurance to a value determined by your council or authority.

Task	Type	Business Structure	Amount	Description
Apply	Application	All	$180.00	Fees for 2026-27
Apply	Application	All	$138.00	Per square meter - Port Douglas, Macrossan St only. Fees for 2026-27
Apply	Application	All	$81.00	Per square meter - Port Douglas other. Fees for 2026-27
Apply	Application	All	$32.00	Per square metre - Mossman, Front Street only. Fees for 2026-27
Apply	Application	All	$20.00	Per square metre - all other. Fees for 2026-27
Renew	Renewal	All	$180.00	Fees for 2026-27
Transfer	Transfer	All	$180.00	Fees for 2026-27

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Prescribed activity application: display goods on footpath - PDF (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Prescribed activity application: outdoor dining - PDF (Opens in new window)

Douglas Shire Council

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Enquiries

Douglas Shire Council
Queensland
Operating address:	64 - 66 Front Street Mossman, Queensland 4873
Operating address:	Port Douglas Community Hall Mowbray Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, 4877
Mailing address:	PO BOX 723 Mossman, Queensland 4873
Phone:	07 4099 9444
Phone:	1800 026 318
Fax:	07 4098 2902
Email:	enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au
Website:	Douglas Shire Council (Opens in new window)