Footpath Dining

Step 1.Read the Footpath Dining Guidelines

Footpath Dining Guidelines(PDF, 1MB)

Step 2.Get approval to use Council land

Complete the form to get approval to use Council land. You will need to include a site plan.

Approval to use Council owned land

Step 3.Complete Footpath Dining Application Form

Include in your application:

1. Approval to use Council land.
2. A site plan.
3. Photographs of the outdoor area and any proposed furniture.
4. Certificate of Currency of appropriate public liability insurance. At least $20 million coverage that extends to all proposed footpath activity.
5. Consent from the property owner of the business. 
6. A copy of your current Liquor License which extends to the footpath, if applicable.
7. Other documentation as required.

Footpath Dining Application Form

Step 4.Pay the application fees

Once we are satisfied with your application, we will email an invoice for payment of application fees.

Step 5.On approval of an application

If your application is approved, you will receive a license that includes a number of operational conditions, including but not limited to:

1. the requirement of displaying your approval so it can be viewed by the public.
2. payment of annual license fees.

It is your responsibility to ensure these conditions are met.

Things to note

1. Public liability insurance must be kept current throughout the life of the approval.
2. Permits are not transferable. You will need to submit a new application if there is a Change of Licensee and/or Trading Name.