Pre-application for New Food Premises

Step 1.Supporting documentation

To assist with assessing your application, please provide:

• information on the type of food you will be preparing and selling
• a floorplan of the premises identifying the fittings, finishes and workflow of the premises. The plan must be clear and to scale. You can attach photographs of an existing home based fit-out in addition to drawn plans.
  Samples of plans(PDF, 297KB)

Step 2.Submit pre-application

Pre-apply online

Step 3.Pay invoice

An invoice for pre-application fees will be emailed to the nominated email address. The pre-application will not be assessed until payment is received. See fees and charges

Step 4.Assessment

Council will provide you with a written assessment of your proposal and floor plan. The pre-application is valid for 12 months from date of submission.

Step 5.Fit out

Once your pre-application is assessed and approved, you can fit out the food business knowing you are meeting all requirements. This also prevents structural changes being requested at the registration inspection.

Step 6.Registration inspection

Council completes registration inspection.

Step 7.Register new business

If your business meets requirements satisfactorily at the registration inspection, you will be given permission to trade following the lodgement of an Application to Register and payment of applicable fee. See fees and charges

Step 1.Supporting documentation

To assist with assessing your application, please provide:

• information on the type of food you will be preparing and selling
• a floorplan of the premises identifying the fittings, finishes and workflow of the premises. The plan must be clear and to scale. You can attach photographs of an existing home based fit-out in addition to drawn plans.
  Samples of plans(PDF, 297KB)

Step 2.Download and complete form

Include all details relating to the operation of your business.

Pre-application for New Food Premises(PDF, 209KB)

Pre-application for New Food Premises(DOCX, 103KB)

Step 3.Submit completed form and supporting documents

• in person (during business hours) at a Council service centre
• by email: maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au
• by mail:
  Maroondah City Council - Community Health team
  PO Box 156
  Ringwood 3134

Step 4.Pay invoice

An invoice for pre-application fees will be emailed to the nominated email address. The pre-application will not be assessed until payment is received. See fees and charges

Step 5.Assessment

Council will provide you with a written assessment of your proposal and floor plan. The pre-application is valid for 12 months from date of submission.

Step 6.Fit out

Once your pre-application is assessed and approved, you can fit out the food business knowing you are meeting all requirements. This also prevents structural changes being requested at the registration inspection.

Step 7.Registration inspection

Council completes registration inspection.

Step 8.Register new business

If your business meets requirements satisfactorily at the registration inspection, you will be given permission to trade following the lodgement of an Application to Register and payment of applicable fee. See fees and charges