Apply for a kerbside trading permit

You need a permit to place items on the footpath as part of your business, including: 

  • display of goods
  • outdoor dining (including tables, chairs, umbrellas, screens, awnings, outdoor gas heaters)
  • planter boxes
  • temporary signage (including a-frame signs).

Visit the kerbside trading permit page to learn more about the requirements then submit the online application form. 

Email

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your permit application must include:

  • Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance)
    • Your cover must be current for the date/s requested and show cover to the value of (or greater than) $10 million.
    • You must provide a copy of your Public Liability Insurance to Council each year.
  • Site Plan 1:100
    • This much show existing conditions.
    • You can submit a full colour photograph outlining:
      • Width of the business frontage and width of the footpath from front of kerb to the front property boundary.
      • Location of building lines and type of abutting uses.
      • Location of existing trees, light poles, signs, existing street furniture, pits, fire hydrants, car parking, bus stops and other infrastructure on the footpath.

Step 2.Review the guidelines

Read the (PDF, 689KB)Kerbside Trading Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) to make sure you have included any additional information required for your specific permit type.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the kerbside trading permit application(PDF, 497KB) form.

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee.  

Mail

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your permit application must include:

  • Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance)
    • Your cover must be current for the date/s requested and show cover to the value of (or greater than) $10 million.
    • You must provide a copy of your Public Liability Insurance to Council each year.
  • Site Plan 1:100
    • This much show existing conditions.
    • You can submit a full colour photograph outlining:
      • Width of the business frontage and width of the footpath from front of kerb to the front property boundary.
      • Location of building lines and type of abutting uses.
      • Location of existing trees, light poles, signs, existing street furniture, pits, fire hydrants, car parking, bus stops and other infrastructure on the footpath.

Step 2.Review the guidelines

Read the (PDF, 689KB)Kerbside Trading Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) to make sure you have included any additional information required for your specific permit type.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the kerbside trading permit application(PDF, 497KB) form.

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee.  

In person

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your permit application must include:

  • Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance)
    • Your cover must be current for the date/s requested and show cover to the value of (or greater than) $10 million.
    • You must provide a copy of your Public Liability Insurance to Council each year.
  • Site Plan 1:100
    • This much show existing conditions.
    • You can submit a full colour photograph outlining:
      • Width of the business frontage and width of the footpath from front of kerb to the front property boundary.
      • Location of building lines and type of abutting uses.
      • Location of existing trees, light poles, signs, existing street furniture, pits, fire hydrants, car parking, bus stops and other infrastructure on the footpath.

Step 2.Review the guidelines

Read the (PDF, 689KB)Kerbside Trading Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) to make sure you have included any additional information required for your specific permit type.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the kerbside trading permit application(PDF, 497KB) form. 

Step 4.Submit your application

Visit any of the following locations during regular business hours:

Frankston Civic Centre
30 Davey Street
Frankston

Seaford Community Centre 
Shop 1, 6 Broughton St
Seaford, VIC 3198

Langwarrin Service Centre 
Shop 6, Gateway Shopping Centre
Langwarrin, VIC 3190

Carrum Downs Library
Lyrebird Drive
Carrum Downs, VIC 3201

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee.