Why approval is requiredThe Shire’s Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law 2017, provides for the management of a variety of traders wishing to conduct trade in a public place within the Shire of Harvey.
“Trading” includes selling, hiring, soliciting, displaying or offering goods or services.
Types of public trading activities may include:
- Fitness groups
- Mobile Traders/ Food trucks
- Fundraising, collections, petitioning
- Pedestrian barriers (outside of business premises)
- Retail & Stall holders
Approval ProcedureAll Trader Permits applications are to be submitted in writing. Assessment of an application considers the proposed location and impact the activity may have on established businesses close by, the desirability of the proposed activity, locations of trade, site availability, traffic flow and the amenities at the desired location.
Please note, all Public Trading Permit applications are subject to internal and external assessment. Generally, applications that directly compete with local businesses are not supported.
The following information must be provided in your application:
- The proposed trading activity type
- The proposed location/locations you wish to trade
- The proposed days and times you wish to trade, and
- Details of the proposed stall/vehicle.
- A copy of your public liability insurance must also be attached to the application.