Other Approvals
Before you lodge your application for a food business licence, check that the following approvals have been obtained:
- Development approval – you will need to check that you are able to use the intended premises for the activity you are proposing to conduct on the site. You can contact Council’s Planning Department team for advice on whether a development approval is required on 5540 5111.
- Building approval – you may need to obtain building approval to carry out minor or major building works. Works that may require a building approval include partition changes, structural changes, mechanical exhaust ventilation, internal layout changes or alterations to the shop front. You will need to obtain building advice from a private building certifier.
- Plumbing approval – before carrying out any plumbing or drainage works, please contact Council’s Plumbing Services on 5540 5111 for more information.
- Trade waste approval – if the proposed premises is on the sewer you may require approval for trade waste and grease traps if required for your food business. Please visit Queensland Urban Utilities at Trade waste - Queensland Urban Utilities for more information. If the premises requires onsite waste water treatment then please contact Council’s Plumbing Services on 5540 5111 for more information.
- Footpath/alfresco dining - if you wish to have footpath/alfresco dining on Council owned land then please contact Council's Health Services on 5540 5111 to discuss a local law permit.