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Outdoor dining / footpath trading permit - Whitsunday Regional Council - Queensland

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.

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 permit, you may need to:

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

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $773.00

Footpath dining or goods on footpath (including initial inspection). Fees for 2026-27 
Renew Application All -

Footpath dining rental fee per square meter:

  • Airlie Beach Esplanade and Foreshore - $548.00
  • Airlie Beach Main Street and Waterson Way - $420.00
  • Bowen / Collinsville / Proserpine / Dingo Beach and other - $75.00

Fees for 2026-27 
Renew Licence All $387.00

Goods on footpath. Fees for 2026-27 
Renew Renewal All $261.00

Footpath dining annual licence fee - additionally you must pay the applicable footpath rental fee per square meter. Fees for 2026-27 
Transfer Transfer All $261.00

Footpath dining. Fees for 2026-27 
Transfer Transfer All $387.00

Goods on footpath. Fees for 2026-27 

Administering agency

Whitsunday Regional Council

Contact details

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

Supporting information

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