Step 5
Check what Council permits and other approvals your event needs
Your event plan should include any impacts your event may have on roads or parking areas and must include information on the activities it includes.
At least 2 months before the event.
Don't forget you can contact us for help with your application any time.
Fees
Fees for Council-issued permits vary depending on the event and who is holding it.
We don't charge fees to registered charities and not-for-profits. The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) must register your organisation to qualify.
Getting permission for activities at your event
Use this information to check what permissions you need for different activities associated with your event.
Event activity |
How to get permission |
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Close a Council-controlled road (laneway or side-street), footpath or carpark Fees apply. |
You may need a permit and a traffic management plan. To apply, you need:
Apply for a road and/or footpath occupancy permit now
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Close a major or arterial road |
Check if the road is arterial using VicRoads maps of declared roads. If it is, you need permission from VicRoads to close it. Learn more about events and apply for permission from VicRoads. |
Fundraise |
This includes raising funds, getting pledges or increasing public awareness for:
You may need to apply for a permit to Occupy Council Land. To apply, you need:
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Busk Fees apply Film or take photographs for commercial purposes Fees apply Perform promotional activities Fees apply |
You may need to apply for a permit to Occupy Council land. To apply, you will need:
Apply for a busking permit now |
Hold an event in an enclosed space Fees apply for:
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You may need to apply for an Occupancy Permit for a Place of Public Entertainment (POPE) if your event is:
Community organisations don't need a POPE if:
Apply for Siting of Prescribed Temporary Structure and/or Occupancy Permit for a POPE now |
Notify Public Transport Victoria (PTV)
If you are planning to have more than 5,000 people at your event, you'll need to contact Public Transport Victoria.
Learn more about events and their impacts on public transport from PTV.