Street Stall Permit

A Street Stall Permit is required if you wish to hold a street stall on a footpath or in other locations used by the public, such as in a carpark.

A permit is not required on private land such as shopping centres, the Northern Hospital or RMIT, although you will need to ask the owners if you can set up a stall there.

The permit for a stall on public land is required under Council Policy No. 12.1. You can download a copy from the RELATED DOWNLOADS box to the right of this page.

Who Can Apply?

Street Stall Permits are generally granted for charitable organisations, local non-profit groups and other organisations whose activities will benefit the residents of the City of Whittlesea.

Charitable organisations are those who use the proceeds from their fundraising activities to relieve poverty, suffering or social distress. Non-profit groups generally provide a service to the community and aim to enhance the wellbeing of residents.

Permit Conditions

There are a number of conditions that must be met when running a street stall.

• Any conditions set out on the permit must be followed
• The stall must be held at an agreed location
• If the stall is to be located outside a shop, proof of the business owner’s permission must be provided
• The stall must not block pedestrian or vehicle traffic and must be completely clear of shop doorways
• Food being sold must be adequately wrapped or enclosed and is subject to Council's Temporary Food Premises Code (available from Council)
• Each stall must have at least one ‘stall supervisor’ who should keep a copy of the permit with them 
• At the end of the stall, all goods, materials and rubbish must be removed and the site left in a clean and tidy condition.

Council is not liable for any property damage, injury or financial loss arising out of the running of a street stall.

How to Apply for a Permit

Your application for a Street Stall Permit must be made in writing. Include the name and description of your organisation, the date, duration and details of your planned stall and your intended use of the funds raised.

Your organisation must hold a public liability insurance policy for at least $5 million in the joint names of the Council and the organisation. This must be current for the period of the street stall and insure the organisation and Council against any actions, costs, claims or damages which may arise in relation to the street stall.  A copy of your policy should be provided with your application.

Your application must be received by Council at least one month before the proposed date of the street stall.  However, applications submitted more than three months before the proposed date will not be accepted.

How to lodge your Application

You may lodge your application by mail or in person. To send it by mail, place the signed application form and a copy of your public liability policy in an envelope. Post it to:

City of Whittlesea
Locked Bag 1
BUNDOORA MDC  VIC  3083

Note that payment must be made by cheque if lodging by mail.

If you wish to lodge your Application in person, bring the items listed above to the Local Laws counter at the Civic Centre.

Application Approval

You should receive your permit within 7 days.

Street Stall Permits are temporary and valid only for the duration of the stall.

Need More Information?

For more information, contact the Local Laws Department on 9217 2100.