What business permits you may need

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you will likely need a planning permit: 

• Are you changing the business type from its current form? 
• Are you changing the trading hours of the business?  
• Do you intend to sell or serve liquor?
• Are you applying for, or altering a liquor licence?
• Are you adding or changing signage on the front of a building? 
• Are you planning to paint a heritage listed building? 
• Do you have a car park or are you seeking a reduction in the car parking requirements? 

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you will likely need a health permit: 

• Do you intend to sell food or drink on the premises of your business? 
• Will your business sell health-related services (such as hairdressing, beauty treatments, tattooing or skin piercing)? 
• Will you be providing accommodation? 

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you likely need a kerbside trading permit: 

• Are you planning on placing chairs and tables on the footpath? 
• Are you planning on placing an A-frame sign or display of goods (fruit stand) on the footpath? 

If you answer yes to the following questions, you will likely need a building permit: 

• Are you planning to carry out any internal renovations on your premises? 
• Are you planning to carry out any external or structural building work on your premises? 
• Do you want to change the number of people that can occupy your building at any one time?