You will need a copy of current Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance) for a minimum $20 million in the business name, noting Sunshine Coast Council as an interested party against any claims and listing footpath trading as covered and expiry date.
You will also need to determine if you require planning approval, which is required for these activities:
- starting a new outdoor dining activity
- re-establishing outdoor dining that has been abandoned
- changing the intensity of existing outdoor dining
- changing the scale of an existing business
- building work.
You may also need the following before applying for an outdoor dining permit:
- advertising signs licence
- food business licence
- liquor licence
If your business serves alcohol you must have a liquor licence. The council or local authority reserves the right to object any liquor licence application, regardless of approval for outdoor dining.