Apply for a permit
When applying for a Footpath Trading Permit, which includes table and chairs, display of goods and A frame signs, the following steps must be followed:
- Download and read the Street Activities and Policy and Guidelines
- Download and complete the permit application form (below) or complete the online application form
- Prepare a proposed site plan and details of what will be displayed (optional). Please note this is a requirement up until 30 June 2022.
- Arrange public liability insurance cover for at least $20 million indemnity and name Council as an interested party on the policy.
- Organise the permit fee of:
- $91.80 for an A Frame Sign .
- $105.50 for up to 2 Tables
- $175.95 for 3 or more tables
- $52.75 for each square meter of Goods Displayed, (for example, 2 square metres equals to $100) Please specify exact square metreage on application form if you wish to display goods, along with appropriate payment
We accept cheque, cash, credit card or EFTPOS, but mailed applications can only be paid by cheque at City of Whittlesea Locked Bag 1, Bundoora MDC VIC 3083.
Tables and chairs, display of goods and A-frame permits
Businesses applying for a permit to place Tables and Chairs, Display of Goods and A-Frame advertising signs on the footpath must adhere to the following conditions:
- Tables & Chairs and Display of Goods can only be placed in the Trading Zone, directly outside the business, on the footpath, during the trading hours of the business. Please note, if you would like to place tables and chairs or display good outside of the trading zone, click here. This will only be permitted up until 30 June 2022.
- A Frame advertising signs can only be placed in the Trading Zone directly outside the business, on the footpath or nature strip, during the trading hours of the business. Please note, if you would like to place an A-Frame advertising sign outside of the trading zone, click here. This will only be permitted up until 30 June 2022.
- A Frame signs must not exceed 0.9m wide and 1.1m high
- A Frame signs must be removed during unsuitable weather conditions (e.g. windy weather)
- Cannot be permanently affixed to the footpath or nature strip
- Must be placed 1.5 metres from the shop front and 600mm from the curb.
- Tables & Chairs, Display of Goods and A Frame advertising signs must not be placed up against the shop front.
- For further conditions, please refer to the Street Activities Policy and Guidelines.
Application approval process
We will respond to your application within 3-5 business days and we will advise whether an inspection of the site is required before approving the permit. Due to Council's commitment to supporting local businesses during the pandemic, we will endeavour to process any new Footpath Trading application within 24-48 hours.
Renewing your permit
The permit expiry date is displayed on your Footpath Trading permit. A renewal letter and/or email will be sent out to the permit holder 2-3 weeks before the permit is to expire.
You must submit a new copy of your public liability insurance with your renewal application. You can renew your permit in the following ways:
- online
- by mail to:
City of Whittlesea
Locked Bag 1,
Bundoora MDC VIC 3083
- If you hold a current Footpath Trading permit, you will need to renew your permit. All fees will be waived until 30 September 2022. (Please note, you will still need to renew your public liability insurance as normal and supply a copy to Council).
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