Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014
Explore the Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014. Apply for consent to conduct a commercial activity on a road.
The Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014 (the Local Law) ensures Council assets remain accessible and safe for locals and visitors. This includes parks, malls, roads and footpaths.
The Local Law allows Council to:
- protect valued assets in Brisbane
- regulate and manage activities in or on these assets
- require consent to carry out certain activities.
Explore Council land and assets
Check if you need approval to conduct an activity in or on a Council asset.
Roadside business approval
You need consent to use Council roads, footpaths, verges or colonnaded areas for commercial or promotional purposes. They include:
- promotional initiatives or campaigns
- displaying or storing boats or vehicles
- installing or operating a vending machine
- running a stall, booth or stand
- using tables, chairs or a vehicle for a commercial or promotional activity.
To get consent for these activities, you must apply for standing stall or vehicle consent.
This consent is in addition to any approvals, permits or licences needed for the activity. For example, a food vendor wanting to base themselves in a roadside position will require consent, as well as a food business licence.
Fees
You need to apply for permission for each location you want to operate from.
Application fees
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New application | $895.55 |
Occupation fees
The occupation fee is based on the zone location and floor area used. This applies to each square metre of space occupied under the consent each year.
| Zone | Area | Fee per m2 |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Brisbane City (not including Queen Street Mall) | $1,396.65 |
| Zone B |
Fortitude Valley and Spring Hill Racecourse Road, Hamilton Given Terrace, Paddington Oxford Street, Bulimba Jephson Street, High Street and Sherwood Road, Toowong Park Road, Milton Logan Road, Stones Corner Kedron Brook Road, Wilston Boundary Street, West End |
$1,046.40 |
| Zone C | Areas outside of Zones A and B | $697.60 |
Apply for standing stall or vehicle consent
- Ensure the location for your standing stall or vehicle doesn’t cause traffic hazards, interrupt free traffic movement or impact pedestrian safety.
- Prepare your supporting documents. You need to provide:
- a photograph of the proposed area
- a photograph or plan of the standing vehicle/stall/booth/stand/tables or chairs to be used
- information on how pedestrian safety will be managed
- information on how customer queuing will be managed
- plans to scale showing dimensions and distances to neighbouring properties and street furniture (maximum A3)
- permission from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (if the site is on a state-controlled road).
Complete the online form to apply for standing stall or vehicle consent.
- Select the ‘Commercial activity on a Council road’ application type. Your proposal doesn’t need to relate to a food business.
- Supply your information and supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee using Visa or Mastercard.
We’ll notify you of the outcome within 20 working days.
If your application is successful, you need to pay the relevant occupation fee.
Reasons for refusal
Your application will be refused if:
- the site is located on a road in a way that would prevent safe access to a neighbouring property
- the site is near a school, shop, other approved standing vehicle or outlet selling similar goods
- the use will create hazardous and/or nuisance situations
- the vehicle is positioned in a place or at a time when it’s against the law
- the site is outside the Central Traffic Area and the vehicle can’t be located:
- within the road reserve
- at least 10 metres clear of the nearest traffic running lane
- at least 50 metres clear of the nearest intersection.
- within the road reserve
Consent renewals and variations
Consent renewal
A renewal notice is sent to annual consent holders before the expiry date. To renew for another year, respond to the renewal notice and pay the fee of $111.40.
Variation of conditions
If you wish to change a condition of your current consent, apply to Council and pay a fee of $393.85.
Council will assess the request and determine whether to amend it.
Inspection request
You can request an inspection report if you:
- are planning to buy an existing business with a current approval for a standing vehicle, stall, both, stand or tables and chairs
- need to demonstrate compliance for an insurance or bank application.
This report will confirm the current compliance status of the premises or activity.