Event Permit Application (Schedule 14)

To host a medium to large sized event on Council Managed Land you will need to have an Event Permit (Schedule 14) issued.  This is a Local Laws requirement.  The Permit must be obtained prior to any event taking place on Council Managed land. 

You must submit this application at least three months before the scheduled event. 

Please note: If upon review of the Event Permit Application, your Event is classified as a high Risk event, application requirements will change and extended time may be required to assess the event.

As part of the Events planning process you will also need to 'Apply for an Event'To avoid delays, please do this prior to submitting your Permit Application.

To assist with the planning, coordinating, and managing of your event, please review the Event Management Planning Guidelines, this will help you identify other event requirements. 

If you need support or have any queries regarding your event plans, please contact our Events Team.

 

Apply for Event Permit (Schedule 14)

Step 1.Complete the Application Form

Once complete you will need to save the application form and email to events@glenelg.vic.gov.au

 

Step 2.What you should Include

Please note:  A Permit will not be issued until all documentation is received.

  • Event organisers contact details
  • Event details, including date/time, location  

You will also need to include details for:

  • Food & Liquor Sales; Street Trader Number, Liquor Licence Number
  • Proposed Signage, including wording
  • Music to be played
  • Details of any Special Requirements e.g road closures, temporary structures, toilets, waste
  • Event Plan (refer to Templates and Tools)
  • Site Plan
  • Risk Management plan  - (refer to Risk Assessment Template
  • Emergency Management Plan (sample provided within the form)
  • A copy of a Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance minimum $20,000,000
  • Copy of the written notice provided to any affected persons/neighbours or businesses

The Process

Step 1.Review Application

Our Event and Local Laws Teams will review your application and assess your requirements. We may also contact you if we require further information. To avoid delays please ensure you have submitted all necessary documentation.

 

Step 2.Issue of Event Permit

If your application meets all the requirements, a Permit will be issued.  To ensure you understand your obligations as an event organiser, please ensure you review the conditions of the Permit carefully. 

You should submit your Event Permit application a minimum of 3 months before the event date. 

If your Event is classified as a large or high Risk event, application requirements may change and extended time may be required to assess the event.