City of South Perth - Apply to Trade in Public Places

Apply to Trade in Public Places

Guidance on the requirements and application to operate non-food stalls/non-food business/busking, trade at South Perth StrEATS or trade longer term from City approved public locations.

Last updated on: 12 September 2024

In this article

Trading in public places
Application information
Register or sign in
Submit an application
Lodgement guidance
Post lodgement process

Trading in public places

You must obtain City approval to busk or trade in public places across the City. This includes car parks, parks and reserve areas and any other Council owned or managed land.

This application is for trading:

temporarily as a non-food stall/non-food business/busking
at South Perth StrEATS, after you have obtained approval from the organiser.

Food events

If you want to sell food at events, refer to events food licence page.

Application information

Assessment

Assessment of an application considers the proposed location, the impact the activity may have on established businesses close by, other traders, traffic flow and the amenities at the desired location. Some businesses may also require a reserve permit and a trading licence if the business is based on a park or a reserve.

Street collection services

Street collection services are required to complete a trading licence application.

Longer term trading

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

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:

Public liability insurance (minimum $20 million coverage)
Site plan indicating trading location.

If you are a charity/not-for-profit organisation

If you are selling food

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

Lodge a Trading in Public Places Application

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
The application can take up to 10 business days for a decision.

Event inspections

Random inspections may occur during the event.

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