Public Trading Permit application
Public trading permits are required if you intend to trade or conduct business activities in a public place such as City of Perth land, footpaths, thoroughfares and parks.
“Trading” includes selling, hiring, soliciting, displaying or offering goods or services.
Types of public trading activities may include:
- Electronic personal transporters
- Fitness groups
- Food trucks and mobile vendors
- Fundraising, collections, petitioning
- Pedestrian barriers (outside of business premises)
- Retail & stall holders
If you would like to set up any infrastructure (tables, stalls, shade etc) please contact Activity Approvals to discuss your needs prior to applying.
Key Details
Service Type | Permit |
Please note, all Public Trading Permit applications are subject to internal and external assessment. Generally, applications that directly compete with local businesses are not supported.
Minimum documents required to lodge an application
Electronic personal transporters |
Fitness Group |
Mobile Food Trading |
Fundraising/ Collections/ Petitioning |
Pedestrian Barriers |
Retail & Stall holders |
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Public Liability Insurance (min $10 million) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Site Map | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Trading Schedule (Dates & Times) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Business plan | ✓ | |||||
Temporary Food Vendor Permit |
✓ | |||||
Application Requirements Only when all relevant documentation is received the application will be assessed within the following timeframes: |
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Application Processing |
10 days | 5 days | 5 days | 5 days | 5 days | 5 days |
Public Trading Permit Conditions
- A hard or soft copy of the permit must be in possession of the permit holder or permit holder’s site representative at all times.
- Public liability insurance must be maintained for the duration of the permit.
- Organisers will be required to pay for any damages arising from any activity.
Please note: these are minimum conditions on Public Trading Permits. Upon assessment of your application, additional conditions may be included on your final permit.
Need more help?
If you have further questions please contact the Activity Approvals team on
(08) 9461 3333 or info@cityofperth.wa.gov.au