Outdoor dining approval

Restaurants and eateries must get permission from Council to use a public space for outdoor dining. Your application must include:

  • A plan or diagram showing the seating and table arrangements. Include dimensions of area as well as dimension of seating and table arrangement. In your plans you should also:

- Allow for enough room (on the footpath) for pedestrian access (to pass by) as well as wheelchair access.

- Show the distinction between dining area and footpath and/or carpark (if it affects parking areas).

- If the area is covered (such as a verandah) – show the depth of the verandah in relation to seating arrangements.

- If umbrellas may be utilised, indicate how they shall be secured (so as not to pose a flying hazard in high winds).

  • Days and times of operation of outdoor dining.
  • Evidence of adequate public liability insurance.

 

Submit an application

Step 1.Login to the MRC Customer Portal

Head to our Customer Portal: login or create an account.

Step 2.Commence your application

  • Once your account is set up, you can commence your application via the portal.
  • Head to the ‘Applications’ section on your home page, then ‘Permits, Licences and Approvals
  • Select the ‘Roads Act - Outdoor Dining (Section 125)’ option from the drop-down menu to start.
  • Don’t forget to upload your plans and public liability insurance certificate in the attachments.

Step 3.Submit for review

Once the application is submitted through the Portal, an initial review will be carried out to check the information provided is sufficient for Council to accept. If we need more information before the application can be accepted, an officer will contact you to request this information or for further clarification.

Step 4.Assessment

Our officers will assess the application and notify you of the outcome.  

 

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