Display or storage of goods on footpath

Step 1.Read the Display or storage of goods on footpath Guidelines

Display or storage of goods on footpath 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.

Request to use Council owned land

Step 3.Apply to display or store good on footpath

You will need to include:

1. Approval to use Council land.
2. A site plan.
3. Photographs of the outdoor area and proposed display or storage items.
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. Other documentation as required 

Storage or display of goods on the footpath

Step 4.Pay the application fees

1. We will review your application to make sure we have everything we need to assess it.
2. An invoice for application fees will be emailed to you. 
3. We will start the assessment once we have received payment.

Step 5.On approval of an application

If your application is approved, you will receive a license. This will include operational conditions such as:

1. Displaying your approval so it can be viewed by the public.
2. Payment of annual license fees.

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.