City of South Perth - Apply for an Alfresco Dining Licence

Apply for an Alfresco Dining Licence

Information in relation to the requirements and applications to apply for an alfresco dining licence.

Last updated on: 09 March 2026

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Applications
Application information
Register or sign in
Submit an application
Lodgement guidance
Post lodgement process

Applications

Should you wish to set-up and conduct an alfresco area on City owned or managed land, you must apply for an alfresco dining licence. In order to apply for an alfresco dining licence, you must first hold a food business registration with the City.

Local Law

The City's Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2011 provides regulation for the management of public property and the activities that may be conducted on public property that is owned or managed by the City.

Application information

New alfresco dining licence application

Setting up and conducting an alfresco area on City owned or managed land requires an alfresco dining trading licence. Alfresco areas must be compliant with the City of South Perth Policy P402 Alfresco Dining. Please ensure you read the policy as limitations/site constraints described in the policy may prevent you from having an alfresco area.

Before applying for an alfresco dining trading licence, please ensure that the proposal and number of seats has been approved by the City's developmental services. Any proposal may be limited by site parking availability and/or number of toilet facilities available for patrons.

Fees

Register or sign in

To submit an application, you will need to register or sign in for a mySouthPerth account. Click the Register and Sign In option at the top right of this page to proceed.

For assistance with your mySouthPerth account, visit our information page.

Already signed in?

If you see your initials at the top right-hand corner of this page, you are already signed in.

Submit an application

To submit an application, proceed below.

Before you begin

The person who is to register or sign in must be the legal entity proprietor of the food business. They cannot be a third party consultant/applicant.

Please note, a food business must first be registered with the City for the City to consider an associated alfresco dining area. If this is a new food business, both applications may be submitted together. Refer to our establish a new food business page.

Plans and specifications

Please attach via Food Premises Floor Plan/Fitout Detail attachment type, plan specification of the proposed eating area on a scale of 1:50 that includes

location and dimensions of proposed eating area
the means by which the eating area is to be separated from the balance of the street or public place
the associated food premises, including any seating areas in the private property and number of seats and entrance ways to the premises
dimensions, levels and slope of the adjacent footpath and any street infrastructure (bins, furniture, bike racks, bollards, signs etc.), drainage and utilities in the immediate vicinity of the food premises
location and nature of any parking bays and alignment of the adjacent carriageway
position and dimensions of all tables, seats and associated furniture and fixtures proposed to be placed in the eating area

In addition to the above, a site plan showing the eating area and all land and improvements within 30 metres of the boundaries of the eating area including any public facility and parking on a scale of 1:200 is required.

Lodgement guidance

Type of location - property or land?

When lodging your application, you are presented with two options to search the location.

To use the Property search method, click on Property and enter the street number and street name (e.g. 199 Thelma Street, or 2/203 Thelma Street, or 205B Thelma Street).

To use the Land search method, click on Land and enter the lot number and plan number (e.g. Lot 3497 DP187254, or Lot 1 SP5985).

Where can I find the lot and plan numbers?

Refer to the Certificate of Title, especially if it has been recently subdivided.

Alternatively, you can refer to the City's mapping tool. Via mapping, search and select the location. Scroll down to the Land - Property Information section via the information to the right of the page. The data for the land search is the Lot on Plan data. You can copy and paste this information into the land search when you start your application.

What if there are no land details in mapping?

I cannot lodge as I have errors

Do I complete any section/s with 'for City officer use only' in it?

How do I attach documents?

The lodgement process may include requirements to attach documents. Please refer to the Before you begin section on this page in relation to requirements and ensure you have this information prior to commencing the process. You will be presented with options for mandatory and optional documentation.

Mandatory documentation

Mandatory document types will be displayed within the mandatory documentation section. There may be more than one document required, and the name of each document will be listed.

To add the document, click the Add button, search and select the correct document then click Open. A pop up will display with your document name as well as the attachment type. Select Save when complete. The document will then be uploaded to the lodgement.

Please note, if you have more than one document for this mandatory field, you can select Add Another via the pop up or Add via the main screen once you have attached the first document.

Complete the process for each mandatory attachment type.

Optional documentation

The lodgement process will also include the ability to attach optional documentation. Please ensure you refer to the Before you begin section of this page for guidance on required documentation as not all may be listed as mandatory.

To attach optional documentation, click the Add button under Optional Attachments, search and select the correct document then click Open. A pop up will display with your document as well as a drop down section to select your Attachment Type. Click the drop down and select the correct type. Select Save when complete. The document will then be uploaded to the lodgement.

Repeat this process for each additional document.

Documents labelled (for City officer use only)

Post lodgement process

Once your application is lodged, the following steps will apply:

Review and assess information, including requesting further information if required.
The City's health service will arrange an appointment time to ensure that the premises comply with the relevant legislation.
The application can take up to 10 business days for a decision.

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Apply for an Alfresco Dining Licence

Apply for an Alfresco Dining Licence

Applications

Local Law

Application information

New alfresco dining licence application

Fees

Register or sign in

Already signed in?

Submit an application

Before you begin

Plans and specifications

Other required documents

Lodgement guidance

Type of location - property or land?

Where can I find the lot and plan numbers?

What if there are no land details in mapping?

I cannot lodge as I have errors

What if there are no fields outlined in red?

Do I complete any section/s with 'for City officer use only' in it?

How do I attach documents?

Mandatory documentation

Optional documentation

Documents labelled (for City officer use only)

Post lodgement process