Permits are required for the following business activities.

Home-based business

A permit may be required to operate a home-based business. Always check with our Statutory Planning Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) before starting a business at home.

Advertising Signs

Advertising signs may require a permit. Please contact our Statutory Planning Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) before ordering or erecting signage.

Footpath Trading Permits

A permit is required for all trading on community footpaths including; advertising signs, goods, tables and chairs, windbreaks,umbrellas, and heaters.

Hairdressing, tattooing, beauty therapy, ear piercing and electrolysis

All new hairdressing, skin penetration, tattooing, beauty therapy, electrolysis and ear piercing businesses must register before the operating.

Food premises

All Victorian food business that handle, prepare, package, store, serve, supply or convey food must be registered with Council.