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Outdoor Dining / Footpath Trading Permit - City of Melbourne - 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.

Use the contact details for information about eligibility requirements.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
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Application fees to apply, amend, extend, renew or change a permit holder:

  • on a footpath - $221.40
  • in a parklet - $666.30
  • in a non-standard location - $666.30.

Fees for 2025-26
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Footpath permit fees per square metre:

  • footpath in the central city - $116.90
  • footpath outside the central city - $35.90
  • footpath in Docklands - $35.90.

Fees for 2025-26
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Parklet permit fees per square metre:

  • parklet in the central city - $594.50
  • parklet outside the central city and in Docklands - $137.40.

Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $230.70

Non-standard locations such as median strips, nature strips and other spaces, per square metre. Fees for 2025-26

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Local law(s) name

Activities Local Law 2024

Administering agency

City of Melbourne

Contact details

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