How To Apply

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To apply for a Roadside Vending approval, you will need to submit a complete application to Council. The following information will assist you in ensuring your application is complete and that you consider other applications that may be required for your business.

Development approval is not required for a roadside vending approval.

Do you intend to or already sell food? If so, refer to the Food Business Licensing Information.
Do you intend to, or already have any advertising signs/devices erected? If yes, refer to the Advertising Signs information.

Do you intend to, or already discharge trade waste to Council’s sewer system? If yes, contact Council.

Do you intend to sell alcohol on the premises? If yes contact Queensland Government Liquor Licensing Division.

If you are registering a new business name you will need to contact the Queensland Government Office of Fair Trading.

The applicant for a licence must be a legal entity (eg person(s) or Company).
Note - a business name or shop name is not a legal entity and cannot be the licence holder.

Application forms are available from Council.

Application forms can be downloaded here:
Roadside Vending / Standing Vehicle Application
or obtained from any one of our conveniently located Regional Business Centres.

Two copies of a site plan for stationary roadside vending are required to be submitted with your application.

Certification will not be required for this application.

You must take out public liability insurance to a minimum value of $10 million and name Council as an interested party. A copy of this document must be submitted before your application is given approval.

You should also research all options regarding your other business insurance requirements.

You do not require any qualifications to apply for this approval.

Applications can be submitted (with the relevant fee) in person at Council offices or by surface mail.

Applications can be submitted to Council vis post to:

Brisbane City Council

GPO Box 1434

BRISBANE QLD 4001

Alternatively, Council will accept applications at any of our four conveniently located Regional Business Centres.

All applications need to be submitted with the relevant Fees

You are responsible for ensuring the roadside vending approval application is complete - refer to “How to apply?”
You will be contacted should additional information be required to process the application.
You will be notified when a decision has been made regarding your application.
When approved, you can then carry out roadside vending in accordance with the approved application.
Council will inspect the site on a regular basis.

Council considers the following when assessing a new application for a standing street stall:

That the stall is providing a useful community service
Proximity to Council assets (bus stops, city cycle stations etc.)
Tactile ground surface indicators for the visually impaired
How the operator plans to manage potential hazards to pedestrian traffic (i.e. How they plan to manage queuing and customer access)
2.4m pedestrian clearance must be maintained
The location of the standing stall must not obstruct another business or their advertising.

Private Property

Certain stalls setting up on private property may also require a licence. If the stall is located within 6 meters of the footpath (i.e. in a colonnaded area) a standing street stall licence will be required. However, the occupation fee is not charged for these businesses not located on footpath or roadway.

For further information on the requirements for standing street stalls, please contact Council on (07) 3403 8888. Note that the list above is not a complete list and Council may assess your application against other criteria deemed appropriate. It is recommended that specific advice is obtained by contacting Council.

There are no transfer provisions for this approval, follow the above approval process for a new application if you are taking over an existing roadside vending business.

If you need to amend details on your approval, contact Council. Changes to the location of your site will require a new application with Council.

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