»If selling food, you must be registered with Council under the Food Act 1984. If you are not already registered, you can apply using the Application to Register a Food Premises form available on the website.
»If selling liquor, you must hold the appropriate liquor licence and the licence must extend to all trading areas.
»If planning to conduct trading or place a sign on a footpath, the footpath must be a minimum of 3m wide. Permits cannot be issued for footpaths less than 3m.
»If planning to conduct footpath trading or market/car boot sales on public land at various locations throughout Casey, you will need to complete a separate application form for each location/venue.
Application checklistTo be eligible for a permit, you must provide certain information specified in this checklist. Not providing the information will result in a delay or non-approval of your permit application.
A copy of your Public Liability Insurance policy. All applicants must hold the appropriate public liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $10M. The policy must be held in the name of the applicant and contain the following clause: The Permit Holder agrees to indemnify and to keep indemnified, the City of Casey (the Council), its servants and agents, and each of them from and against all actions, costs, claims, charges, expenses, penalties, demands and damages whatsoever which may be brought or made or claimed against them, or any of them, in connection with the Permit Holder’s performance or purported performance of its obligations under this Permit and be directly related to the negligent acts, errors or omission of the Permit Holder. The Permit Holder’s liability to indemnify the Council shall be reduced proportionally to the extent that any act or omission of the Council, its servants or agents, contributed to the loss or liability.
Site plan for footpath trading & signs. If applying to trade or put a sign on a footpath, you must provide a site plan in the template provided in this form. Photographs and/or brochures may also be submitted to support your application. Minimum and maximum distances apply from the business shop front and roadside. The template provides information on distances and also includes other information you need to know for footpath trading. Comprehensive information on footpath trading requirements is specified in Council’s Footpath Trading Policy available on the website. It is recommended you read the policy before applying for a permit.
Trading on VicRoads land/road. If trading on VicRoads land/road a permit must be issued from Vic Roads before applying for a Council Permit and it must be provided with this application form.
How to lodge and payRoadside Trading; Footpath Trading & Signage; Markets/Car Boot Sales $120Application feemust be paid at the time of lodging your application. Application fees are non-fundable. In most cases, additional permit fees apply. If the permit is granted, you will be sent an invoice for the relevant permit fee/s. Permit fee amounts are listed on Council’s website. If you need clarification on fees or require more information about permits, call Council on 9705 5200.
You can lodge your application:
/ By mail (cheque or money order only)Do not send cash by mail. Enclose a cheque or money order made payable to ‘City of Casey’ and post the completed form and payment to:
City of Casey
PO Box 1000
Narre Warren VIC 3805 / / In person (eftpos, cash, visa, mastercard, cheque or money order)
Narre Warren
Bunjil Place, Patrick Northeast Drive
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cranbourne
Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Offices not open on public holidays.
Office use only
Payment received (date) / Receipt number
Applicant’s details
Registered name (sole trader, company or organisation)ABN
Registered business address (must be a street address. PO boxes not accepted)
SuburbPostcode
Name of contact personTitle/role of contact person
Telephone (BH)MobileEmail (all email correspondence will sent to this email)
Property/Location details (where trading will occur)Trading name
Same as registered name above or specify different name below
Trading address
Same as registered address above or specify different address below
SuburbPostcode
Permit detailsIf granted, how would you like to receive your permit?
By emailBy post to registered address above
What type of permit are you applying for? (choose all that apply)
Footpath trading (alfresco dining, A-frame or other sign, goods on footpath)..Complete section 1. Go to question 1.
Markets/car boot sales...... Complete section 2. Go to question 11.
Roadside trading (e.g. food van, flowers etc)...... Complete section 3. Go to question 17.
- What type of business are you?
Café/Restaurant Fruit & Veg Retailer
Other (specify)- What are your business hours?
Monday to FridayFrom: To:
Weekends (Sat)From: To: (Sun) From: To:
- Will you be providing any table and chairs on the footpath (alfresco dining)?
No Go to question 4.
Yes How many settings will be on the footpath? Typically 1 setting = 1 table and 4 chairs
- Will you be using any umbrellas on the footpath?
No Go to question 5.
Yes How many umbrellas?
- Will you be using any gas heaters on the footpath?
No Go to question 6.
Yes How many heaters?
- Will you be erecting any temporary barriers or screens on the footpath?
No Go to question 7.
Yes How many barriers or screens?
What is the size of the largest barrier or screen? / Width (m) Height (m)
- Will you be placing any planter boxes on the footpath?
No Go to question 8.
Yes How many planter boxes?
What is the size of the largest planter box? / Width (m) Height (m)
- Will you be placing any temporary signs (A-frame or other) on the footpath or nature-strip outside the business?
No Go to question 9.
Yes What type of sign/s?
A-frame on footpath A-frame on nature-strip
Other (specify)
Type/Description / Size (width and height in m) / Locationfootpath nature-strip
footpath nature-strip
- Will you be displaying any goods on the footpath?
No Go to question 10.
Yes What type of display stands will be used (choose all that apply)?
Shelves Table Card stand Box stand
Other (specify)- Site plan.Unless you are only applying to place a temporary sign (A-frame or other) on the nature strip, you must complete and submit a site plan using the template below.
Minimum and maximum distances apply from the business shop front and roadside. Before a permit can be issued you must provide a minimum:
»1.8 metre(m) width clear passage for pedestrians (the Pedestrian Zone);
»0.7m width safety set back from the kerbside to allow for the overhang of cars or opening of car doors (the Kerbside Zone); and
»0.5m width clear passage from the side boundaries of the premises to allow pedestrians to access the Pedestrian Zone from the kerbside.
All objects must be:
»placed within the shaded trading zone specified in the template. The placement of objects is prohibited against the property line/shop front.
»positioned so browsing shoppers do not block footpaths or other pedestrian access.
»removed when business has ceased trading each day and no object can impair the vision of motorists or pedestrians.
Table and chairs must be of an outdoor design that is portable, sturdy and windproof, stabilized with a rubber pad, and uniform in design and style within the one premises.
Umbrellas used in conjunction with any table must allow a minimum height clearance of 2.2m above the footpath and not protrude beyond the Trading Zone. All umbrellas must comply with any relevant Australian Safety Standards.
Gas heaters used on the footpath must comply with AS 4565-2001 (AG405) Radiant Gas Heaters and AS 5601/AG 601-2000 Gas Installations.
Screens, barriers and planter boxes cannot exceed 1.0m height and 2.0m length. They must only be placed on the perimeter of the approved trading zone.
A-frame Signs
»There is a maximum of one A-frame sign per business. The A-frame must not exceed a height of 0.9m and width of 0.6m.
»Any other sign must provide a minimum of 2.2m clearance above the footpath.
Goods display
»All display stands must be portable and be a maximum height of 1.5m and a maximum width of 1.0m.
»The display of fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables, tinned or dry packaged food and plants must also be a minimum height of 0.6m above the footpath level.
Using the symbols below, show the location of all tables, chairs, umbrellas, heaters, goods, A-frame signs, screens and planter boxes.
If completing the diagram on screen, you can copy and paste the symbols and resize accordingly. If drawing the diagram by hand you can resize the symbols to suit your needs. If re-sized, all symbols still need to be identifiable.
If the space provided is insufficient, attach a separate diagram using the same template and symbols.
SymbolsTable and chairs = Umbrella = Heater =Goods = A-frame =
Screen/barrier =Planter box =
Shop Front
Road
If you are not applying for any other type of street trading permit, go to the declaration section at 20.
Section 2 – Market/Car Boot Sales- Are you proposing to conduct a market or a car boot sale?
Car boot Go to question 13.
Market Go to question 12.
- What type of market?
Farmers market Trash and treasure Craft
Other (specify)
- When do you propose to conduct the market or car boot sale?
Period or Date/s / Day of the week (e.g. Sunday) / Start time (including set-up) / Finish time (including pack-up)
- What is the estimated number of stalls or cars?
- Is the market or car boot sale to be held in a parkland, reserve or car park?
No Go to question 16.
Yes Please specify where / Parkland Reserve Car park
- Will food be sold at the market or car boot sale?
No Yes
If you are not applying for a roadside trading permit, go to the declaration at 20.
Section 3 – Roadside Trading
- For how long are you applying for a roadside permit?
1 day/week 1 month 6 months 12 months
- When do you propose to conduct roadside trading?
Period or Date/s / Day of the week (e.g. Sunday) / Start time (including set-up) / Finish time (including pack-up)
- Do you propose to stay in one location or move around different locations within Casey?
One location only Go to the declaration at 20.
Different locations Specify the type of locations (e.g. building sites)
Applicant declaration
- By lodging this application you declare that:
»You are the applicant or are authorised by the applicant to lodge this application.
»The information provided in this application form and all attachments is true and correct. You understand it is an offence to provide false information and penalties apply.
»If selling food or liquor, you hold the appropriate registrations and licences under the Food Act 1984 and the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.
»If conducting a market or car boot sale, all stall holders/car boot sellers have the required licences or permits to sell their products and conduct their business.
»If the permit is granted, you will comply with all permit conditions and the City of Casey Community Local Law 2018.
ChecklistRemember, your application cannot be processed without the application fee and information specified in the checklist on the first page of this form.
What happens next?»Council will consider your application. You may be required to provide further information.
»In most cases, a Council Officer will contact you to arrange a visit to the premises and determine whether to grant a permit.
»In most cases additional permit fees apply. If your permit is approved you will be sent an invoice for the permit fees. When the fees are paid in full your permit will be issued.
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