Template Events/Local Laws Servcies

To host a small to medium sized event on Council Managed Land you will need to have an approved Special Event Application (Schedule 15).  This is a local laws requirement.  The permit must be obtained prior to any event taking place on Council Managed land. 

Please note: If upon review of the Special Event Permit Application, your Event is classified as a large or 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 also need to submit an Event Application, if you haven't already done so, to avoid delays this will need to be submitted at the same time as your permit. 

To assist with your planning, coordinating, and managing 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, please contact our Events Team.

Apply for Event

Complete the Application Form

  • Download the PDF Application Form Event Permit Application(PDF, 855KB)
  • Review the requirements and take note of the Conditions of the Permit and your responsibilities
  • Complete the form providing all necessary details. **Please note if applying for weddings you be exempt from some criteria as noted below

 

What you should Include

  • Event Organisers Contact details
  • Event Details, including date/time, location  

You will 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
  • Site Plan
  • Risk Management plan (see Risk Assessment Template (Weddings exempt)
  • Attach copy of Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance minimum $10,000,000 (Weddings exempt)
  • Copy of written notice provided to any affected persons/neighbours or businesses
  • Weddings;  number of guests, site plan including parking, marquee, tables, chairs, arches etc)

The Process

Step 1.Review Application

Our Event and Local Laws Team will review your application form and assess your requirements.  We may also contact you if we require further information.    Please ensure you have submitted all necessary documentation to avoid any delays.

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 permit carefully. 

If all application requirements have been met most Permits will be issued within 21 days.   If your Event is classified as a large or high Risk event, application requirements will change and extended time may be required to assess the event.   

 

 

Applying for an Event

Event Planning Guidelines

More about Events

Events Support

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