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.

Payment of application fees must be made on application.

Footpath Dining Application Form

Step 4.On approval of an application

If your application is approved, you will receive a license that includes operational conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure these conditions are met. 

Importantly:

1. You must display your approval so it can be viewed by the public.
2. You must pay the annual license fees. These are invoiced quarterly. Licenses may be cancelled due to non-payment of 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.