Business Permit Self Assessment Tool

Council's Planning teams have the role of developing and maintaining a quality town planning service. They are involved with matters concerning zoning, liquor licencing, signage, car parking, and more.

Do you want to...

Open a new business Apply for or alter a liquor licence Add or change signage Change the service your business provides Change the trading hours of the business Provide parking or increase or reduce car parking Construct a building or carry out works Remove native vegetation

Building

The Building Team has the role of undertaking the statutory duties of Municipal Building Surveyor and to providing a quality building service.

Do you want to...

Make any internal or external alterations Have a hospitality business catering for 20 or more people Make any structural alterations to the building Construct a building Change the use of the building Add or change a sign

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health Team handles the provision of food safety services to the community including registrations, education, monitoring, inspections and compliance, as well as noise regulations.

Do you want to...

Operate a food business Operate an accommodation business Operate a hairdressing business Sell food from a temporary or mobile premise Operate a tattooing or piercing business Operate a business that sells tobacco Operate a beauty therapy business Add or alter a waste water system

Local Laws

Outdoor dining or other footpath-obstructing trading also requires special consideration from Council.

Do you want to...

Display goods on the footpath Have an A-frame sign on the footpath Display a tear drop sign Place tables and/or chairs on the footpath

Home Based Business

Do you want to operate a home based business?

Yes

Depending on the nature of your home business, you may also need to apply for other permits or approvals before you can operate. For example, if you are starting a food or health business, you will need to register the business and comply with health and safety requirements.

Next Steps

If you have selected any of the options above it is likely that you will need Council permissions before proceeding.

Please note: If you have made multiple selections across more than one department, it is likely that you will require more than one permit, therefore you are strongly encouraged to speak with Council's Investment Facilitation Coordinator prior to starting your application process.

Get Further Assistance

Please register your details below and you will be contacted by the Investment Facilitation Coordinator.

Please give us a brief description of your business proposal, including the address (if applicable) *

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