City of South Perth - Liquor Licencing and Gaming Permits

Liquor Licencing and Gaming Permits

Applying for Section 39 and Section 40 liquor, and Section 55 gaming certificates.

Last updated on: 04 September 2024

In this article

Liquor Licencing Certificate applications
Gaming permit applications
Application information
Register or sign in
Apply for a Liquor Licence Certificate
Lodgement guidance
Post lodgement process

Liquor Licencing Certificate applications

A liquor licence from the Racing, Gaming and Liquor is required to be obtained for the sale of liquor from a premises. Prior to submitting an application for a Liquor Licence for a premises located in the City, the applicant must seek a Section 39 (Certificate of Local Health Authority) and/or Section 40 (Certificate of Local Planning Authority) from the City of South Perth.

Section 39 and 40 Certificates apply to:

the granting or removal of a licence
the altering or redefinition of a venue including renovations
an application for an alfresco area
applications for 'liquor without a meal' permits.

Gaming permit applications

A Gaming Permit from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is required to be obtained for the act of gaming from a premises.

Application information

Section 39 (Certificate of Local Health Authority)

Section 40 (Certificate of Local Planning Authority)

A Section 40 Certificate is required to state that the proposed use of the premises is consistent with the current planning approval affecting that property. If the proposal is inconsistent with the existing planning approval, the City will only be able to issue a conditional Section 40 Certificate or alternatively, the applicant will be advised to obtain development approval for a change of use before the Section 40 certificate can be issued.

Section 55 (Approval of Premises Application)

Occasional Liquor Licence

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.

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Apply for a Liquor Licence Certificate

Before you begin

To apply for a Liquor Licence Certificate, select the correct application type below.

Section 39 Certificate

Prior to commencing the application via the link below, ensure you have an electronic copy (eg scan) of the following documentation prior to completing the application process:

A detailed site plan demonstrating the location of premises to be licensed
A detailed internal layout plan of the premises, demonstrating the area of the premises to which the liquor licence will apply.

Lodge Liquor Licencing Application-Section 39

Section 40 Certificate

Prior to commencing the application via the link below, ensure you have an electronic copy (eg scan) of the following documentation prior to completing the application process:

Site plan - showing street and lot numbers (to scale)
Floor plan - identification of area proposed to be used as part of license including alfresco areas
Management plan - describing the nature of the business being undertaken and the trading hours proposed and addresses issues such as security on the site, lighting in and around the site, security of patrons leaving the venue, methods of patron control, assistance in departing the venue (availability of direct telephone link to taxi service or public transport location) and noise control.

Lodge Liquor Licencing Certificate-Section 40

Section 55 Certificate

You will be required to attach this information during the application process.

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 (eg 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 (eg 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.

Post lodgement process

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

Review and assess information, including requesting further information if required
Advise outcome of your application
The assessment process can take up to four (4) weeks to complete.

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