Trading in Public Places 

This is to ensure any activities in public places occur at locations that have been assessed for safety, access and so that activities do not adversely impact on the amenity of the area or cause nuisance.

It is mandatory to have your permit on hand when trading and to show it to authorised City Officers such as Rangers and Environmental Health Officers, when requested.

Please refer to the Trading on Thoroughfares or Public Places Policy for permit conditions and location details.

 

Businesses must comply with the conditions of their permit and the Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Trading Local Law 2008.

 

It is important that you notify the City Environmental Health Services Department with any changes you wish to make to your trading activities.  This includes change of hours (increase as well as decrease), type of goods you are selling, or stall set up.

There are two fees associated with a Trading in Public Places permit, as outlined in the fee schedule on the City’s website.  

1. Application Assessment Fee: This must be paid prior to your application being processed.
2. Annual Fee: Once approved for a trading in public places permit, there is an annual fee payable per financial year.  This must be paid prior to receiving your permit.   

Options include a trial period of 3 months and seasonal trading dates. This will be charged pro rata, on a seasonal basis.  For example, if you only intend to trade for from January to June, then your annual fee will be reduced by 50%.