Permits & Licences
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Events
Are you running a public event? You may require particular permits and/or licences from Dorset Council.
Temporary Occupancy Permit
Place of Assembly - Specific Event Application Form
Facility Hire
Application for Street Closure
Food Registration (see below)
Food Registration Notification (see below)
For more information please contact the customer service team on 03 6352 6500.
Building and Development
Are you thinking of building on your property? You may require planning and building permits for works. Click on the links below for the relevant information.
Building & Plumbing
Planning & Subdivision
Animals
Do you have more than 3 dogs registered on your property? If you do, then you will need to apply for a Kennel Licence. An information pack is provided below for your assistance.
Kennel Licence Information Pack
Roads
The purpose of this application is for Dorset Council to provide approval for works to be undertaken in the road reservation, if they impact Dorset Council assets or involve public safety.
Application for Permit to Carry Out Works in a Road Reserve
Food Businesses
Council plays a role in maintaining food safety within the community through food premises inspections, food handler training and investigation of food complaints.
Food Business Registration Application Form - Application for notification, registration, or renewal of a fixed, mobile or temporary food business
Free Online Food Safety Training - This training will assist you to develop or renew the essential skills and knowledge required to comply with the requirements of the Food Standards Code. An 'essential' food safety certificate can be printed upon completing the course.
General requirements for food businesses:
Design and Construction Requirements
Guidelines for Mobile Food Businesses
Labelling Requirements
Other Licences/Permits
Here are other licences and permits that you may require for various reasons:
Fencing Agreement - property that adjoins a Council reserve
Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application - Application for mobile food vendors to trade from the public street at Derby Park and Blue Derby Trailhead
Please contact the Dorset Council Works Depot on 03 6352 6510 if you are wishing to utilise a Private Works arrangement.