Are you running or starting a business in Wyndham? Discover the permits you need, how to apply and how we can help you.

The types of permits that you need depend on the services, the activities and the location of your business. 

The Australian Business License and Information Service (ABLIS) search tool can provide you with a comprehensive information about the licences, regulations, approvals, and compliance requirements from various institutions you may need for your business.

In relation to Wyndham City Council, you can use the following simple Small Business Assessment tool to give you a better understanding of the type of approvals or permits you may need from Council.

Small Business Assessment Tool

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Planning Approval
I am planning to:

You may need an planning permit from Council's Town Planning. 

You will need to discuss with Council's Town Planner who can help advise if you will need a planning permit for your plan.

Building Approval
I am planning to:

You may need a building permit. 

A building inspector will need to make sure that your building is safe and up to code. Ensure not to commence any work without checking first with our Building team. 

Local Laws
I am planning to:

You will need a permit from Council’s Local Laws. 

Where items are placed on public spaces, Council lands, or facilities, and the use may be influenced by local conditions, then all activities must operate within the boundaries that are determined by the permit issued by Council's Local Laws. You must not start trading before the permit is issued.

Food Business
I am planning to:

You will need a registration with Council’s Environmental Health.

Operating a food business requires a Food Act 1984 registration and inspection from an Environmental Health Officer. You cannot start operating or selling food without this.

Beauty Business
I am planning to:

You will need a registration with Council’s Environmental Health.

Conducting a personal care or body art business requires a registration and inspection from Council’s Environmental Health Officer. You cannot start operating your beauty business without this.

Accommodation Business
I am planning to:

You will need a registration with Council’s Environmental Health.

Prescribed accommodation businesses, including motels or bed and breakfasts, if the premises accommodate 6 or more guests in accordance with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, must register their premises with Council, with inspection by Council's Environmental Health Officer.

What Permits Do I Need?

In any case, if you are starting a new business, or changing the services of the existing business, you will need to discuss with our Town Planner who can advise if you will need a planning permit.

Planning Frequently Asked Questions

Town Planning aims to achieve orderly land use and development within the municipality. The planning permit system ensures development in Wyndham is managed effectively.

If you are making structural alterations to the premises, or you are starting a hospitality business which caters for more than 20 patrons, you may need a building permit.

Building Permit Application Process

The process to apply for a building permit including asset protection, community infrastructure levy, termite protection,variation or extension to your permit & the occupancy permit.

If your business is to provide food, beauty, health, personal care, body-art or accommodation services, you will need a registration with the Environmental Health

Operating a Food Business

A food business is any person or organisation that sells food or drink. In Wyndham, all food businesses must be registered with Wyndham City and follow regulations to ensure that the food they comply.

Operating a Beauty Business

Personal care and beauty premises must be registered with their local Council under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 before they intend to

Prescribed Accommodation Business

Prescribed accommodation businesses include motels or bed and breakfasts, if the premises accommodate 6 or more guests in accordance with the

If your business will use public spaces, Council land, or facilities, you will need a permit from Local Laws.

Footpath Trading Policy & Guidelines

Wyndham City supports the conduct of footpath activity associated with established businesses throughout shopping centres and other business activity areas.  This activity adds to the vibrancy

Proceed with Your Applications

Our Small Business Support Officer can help you in coordinating the requirements and processes to obtain the registrations, approvals or permits from Council related to your business. It is a one-stop service for your business-related enquiries and applications with Council.

If you are ready to proceed with your applications, the Small Business Support Officer will contact you to get your details and requirements. This service is provided by Council free of charge.

Please complete this Business Permit Assessment form if you would like to be contacted by our Small Business Support Officer. Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Service on 1300 023 411

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