Using Council Land

The commercial use of road reserves (i.e. roads and footpaths) within the Southern Downs region is governed by a number of Local Laws:

• Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011 (PDF 214.7KB),
• Subordinate Local Law No. 1.2 (Commercial Use of Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) (PDF 82.1KB)and
• Subordinate Local Law No. 1.14 (Undertaking Regulated Activities on Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) (PDF 74.9KB).

Subject to a permit being issued by Council under Local Law No. 1, the use of roads and footpaths can be requested for consideration for the following:

• Fundraiser (e.g. cake stall, sausage sizzle, car wash)
• Display or Information Booth
• Display of Goods for Sale
• Footpath Dining
• Mobile Roadside Vending
• Stationary Roadside Vending 
• Musical or Theatrical Performance (e.g. busking)
• Advertising Devices

Applying for a Permit

Complete the applicable application form for the type of permit you are requesting (listed below), and submit back to Council at least 30 days prior to when you intend to start the use. Details of your public liability insurance (a minimum cover of $20 million is required), and payment of the applicable fee is also required before your application can be assessed. 

• Application for Permit for Use of Road (Commercial Roadside Vending) (PDF 831.9KB) - for stationary and mobile roadside vending 
• Application for Permit for Use of Footpath (Commercial Use) (PDF 885.9KB) - for footpath dining and display of goods for sale on a Council footpath
• Application for Permit for Use of Footpath (Regulated Use) (PDF 850.8KB) - for street stalls, fundraiser stalls, display or information booths, and musical or theatrical performances on Council land
• Application for Permit for Advertising Devices (PDF 411.3KB) - for mobile signs on a footpath, billboards and other advertising devices

Please note: If your application has not been completed in full, is missing required supporting information or is not paid for, assessment of your application may be delayed until the information is provided, or your application could be refused.

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