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Permit to Conduct an Event on Public Land - Bayside City Council - Victoria

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to conduct an event on a road, reserve, park or other public land. Types of events that may need this permit include:

  • circuses
  • carnivals
  • festivals
  • processions
  • gatherings
  • street parties.

If your event will be held on a road, you will need to notify Victoria Police and the relevant council (for local roads) or VicRoads (for major roads and freeways).

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

Please note that you will be required to have adequate public liability insurance.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All -

Car spaces for events:

  • April to October - $11.30
  • November to March - $20.00.

Fees for 2026-27
Apply Application All $776.00

Market event fee, per day. Fees for 2026-27
Apply Application All -

Community event bond ranges between $200.00 and $5000.00, please consult the responsible council for information on the correct fees to be submitted with your application.

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Local law(s) name

Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2 2021

Lodgement process

Apply

Please submit your application and any associated documentation directly to the Council.

Additional information

If you intend to erect structures for your event, you may require other permits. A liquor licence will be required if liquor is to be consumed.

Administering agency

Bayside City Council

Contact details

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