See information about street trading and activities
To conduct street activities that impact on the footpath area, you will need to apply for a permit. In some cases, a Planning Permit and/or Food Act Registration may also be required.
Activities that require a permit
- Tables and chairs
- Goods display
- A-Frame sign displays (2 maximum)
- Shade shelters, umbrellas
- Freestanding barrier screens
- Pot plants or planter boxes
- Queuing for licensed premises
Street activities guidelines and policy
For detailed information on requirements please read:
Application process
1. Prepare required documentation:
- Public Liability Insurance (Certificate of Currency) with a minimum indemnity of $20 million
- Sketch plan of preferred location of items, noting also any permanent fixtures.
2. Apply for Street Activities Permit
3. Assessment
If approved, you will receive a permit within 10 business days of your application being received.
You should also:
- have a relevant business Liquor Licence
If you need to apply for a Temporary Limited Licence to extend your business ‘red line’ area or apply for a new licence, go to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation website. Depending on whether your business is on public or private land, different considerations need to be made. For the most up to date information on what is required, visit the VCGLR website.
- meet all food safety requirements
Find out your responsibilities on the Victorian Government Health website.
Footpath access
A corridor must be maintained on the footpath and items such as signs, goods, tables or chairs may not occupy a minimum distance of 1.2m from the building/property line of a business.
Areas for each zone vary subject to local conditions. These variations will be considered as each application is assessed.