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Do I need a planning permit?

 

Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, it is a condition of every licence and BYO permit (excluding pre-retail, limited and major event licences) that the use of the licensed premises does not contravene the planning scheme that applies to the premises under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

For this reason, applicants for particular licences are required to provide a planning permit or written permission from their Local Planning Authority with their application. 

The purpose is to ensure that the activities undertaken in an area are consistent and appropriate for that area. For example, a licensee cannot operate a nightclub in an area where nightclub activity is not permitted under the local planning zone restrictions.

 

A planning permit or permission is required for the following licence types:

 

  • general licence

  • on-premises licence

  • restaurant and cafe licence

  • packaged liquor licence

  • club licence (full and restricted)

  • wine and beer producer's licence (previously vigneron's).

 

A planning permit is not required for the following licence types:

  • pre-retail licence

  • BYO permit

  • limited licence

  • major event licence.

 

For information about obtaining a planning permit, please contact your Local Government Authority.

 

The above is an extract from the VCGLR website at the time of publication. The above information should be confirmed with the VCGLR to confirm it is still accurate at the time of your application.

 

Click here for a link to the VCGLR website.

 

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