Outdoor Dining / Footpath Trading Permit - Bass Coast Shire Council - Victoria

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to place furniture for the purpose of establishing an outdoor eating facility or conduct street trading (display of goods or A-frame signs) in a public place.

Public places include:

  • roads
  • footpaths
  • any land that is owned, occupied, maintained, or managed by a local council.

Please consult the relevant council for more information.

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 will be required to hold adequate public liability insurance.

Please consult the responsible council for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $123.00

Footpath trading application. Fees for 2025-26

Apply Licence All $140.00

Permit fee per square metre, you will also be required to pay an application fee. Fees for 2025-26

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Footpath Trading Guidelines - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Local law(s) name

Local Law No. 1 - Neighbourhood Amenity 2022

Administering agency

Bass Coast Shire Council

Contact details

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