Outdoor Dining

To establish a new outdoor dining area on public land, you will first need to ensure that the business premises are lawfully approved and then lodge an Outdoor Dining Permit Application form.

A Permit is required for any outdoor dining or seating area located on land owned by the Council (usually footpaths) where food and beverages are provided to seated patrons.

The Outdoor Dining Permit Application form contains a list of the information you will need to lodge with your application.

To confirm this, please contact Council's Planning Department by calling 8366 4530 or email developmentassessment@npsp.sa.gov.au 

You will need to re-lodge an Outdoor Dining Application form in the new business name.

You will need to lodge an Outdoor Dining Permit Application form showing the alterations. In this instance, subject to the alterations being approved, your permit agreement will be altered and the permit fees may be adjusted accordingly.

Outdoor dining permits are renewed annually. The Council will send out an invoice requesting the annual fee, along with an outdoor dining permit application form, which must be completed by the permit holder.

The Council will issue the permit holder with a permit ‘sticker’ which must be displayed on the window of the premises at all times. If a business has changed hands or ceases to operate during the year, then a partial refund of the fee may be paid by the Council.

Please note: An outdoor dining permit cannot be transferred to a new business owner.

Fees

There will be an annual fee for your outdoor dining permit. Fees will be based on the number of seats, the location and levels of enclosure and whether or not the area is licensed. Fees will be adjusted annually according to CPI.

In addition to the annual permit fee, an application fee will apply for any new permit application. All fees and charges are contained within the Fees & Charges Schedule below.

Download: Fees & Charges Schedule

Public liability insurance

You will need to provide the Council with a copy of your current public liability insurance cover (up to $20 million). This is also required each time you renew your outdoor dining permit.

Liquor licensing

If the existing business is licensed to serve alcohol, then you will need to apply to the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commission for an alteration to your existing licensed area to include the outdoor dining area.

If the existing business does not have a licence to serve alcohol, then you will need to apply to the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commission in order to establish a licensed area in association with your business.

In either case, the Council will have the opportunity to object, support or seek the imposition of conditions through the Liquor Licensing process.

More information:

Visit: Consumer and Business Services