Business Permit Self Assessment

Self Assessment Intro

Whether you are a new or established business, you will likely need a permit to operate - you may even need more than one! This self-assessment form will give you a better understanding of the type of permits you may need and provides you with the opportunity to get our Business Engagement Coordinator to contact you to discuss your ideas and requirements in more detail.

Planning*

Open a new business
Change the service your business provides
Change the trading hours of the business
Apply for or alter a liquor licence (for sale/consumption of alcohol)
Add or change signage
Provide parking or increase or reduce car parking
Operate a domestic animal business
None of the above

Building*

Make any internal or external or structural alterations to the premises
Have a hospitality business which caters for more than 20 patrons
None of the above

Environmental health*

Operate a food business
Operate an accommodation business
Operate a hairdressing business
Operate a beauty therapy business
Operate a tattooing or piercing business
Add or alter a waste water system
Sell food from a temporary or mobile premise
None of the above

Footpath Trading*

Place tables and/or chairs on the footpath
Have an A-frame sign on the footpath
Display goods on the footpath
None of the above

What you will likely need to do! From your answers to the questions above, it is likely that you will need the following council permits or registrations:

Planning permit (You can click on this link to check out further information regarding planning permits.)

Building permit (You can click on this link to check out further information regarding building permits.)

Food registration (You can click on this link to check out further information regarding food registrations.)

Health premises registration (You can click on this link to check out further information regarding health premises registrations.)

Waste water permit (You can click on this link to check out further information regarding waste water permits.)

Footpath trading permit (You can click on this link to check out further information regarding footpath trading permit.)

Liquor license Please note: the Victorian Commission for Gaming and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) are responsible for issuing liquor licenses, however, sale of liquor will also require council planning and food permits. You can click on this link to visit the VCGLR website for further information regarding liquor licences.

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Email*

Would you like to discuss this further?

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The Business Engagement Co-ordinator can be contacted via E: business@hepburn.vic.gov.au, or phone 5321 6105.

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Business Permits Self Assessment

Self Assessment Intro