How to Apply for a Permit

Complete the Cafe/Restaurant Seating Application Form or Summertime Footpath Seating Application Form . Ensure that plans showing estimated area of use is included.Submit Application Form and appropriate Application Fee to Council.  The application will be placed on notification for a period of 14 days.  If no objections are received the application will be approved. If any objections are received the application is referred to Councils Asset Management Panel for determination.  If a decision is not made by the panel the application will be referred to Council for consideration.

For additional information please contact Council's Reserves and Recreation Officer on 9970 1353 or by email tanya_carmont@pittwater.nsw.gov.au

If application is approved:
The applicant will be advised of approval and appropriate annual fee.  The applicant pays annual fee and  an annual Permit is issued to be displayed on the premises in a  clearly visible area from the footpath. Council will review permit  after a six month trial and if no complaints received the permit will automatically be renewed each year upon payment of annual fee.

If application is rejected:
Applicant will be advised in writing that the application is rejected.  The application fee will not be refunded.  Private use of the footpath will not be permitted and Council rangers will fine illegal use of public areas. The applicant may reapply at any time with a new application form.

Annual fees are due from 1 July to 30 June or part thereof and shall be paid in advance unless otherwise agreed. Permits are not refundable and a new application is to be lodged and the appropriate fee paid for change of ownership/lessee.  Fees paid in advance for footpath rental are transferable to new owner/lessee.

Fees for summertime footpath use are charged permonth from 1 December to 31 March each summer period.

The Permit

Upon approval of the application and payment of the annual fee or part thereof, a permit will be issued which is to be displayed on the shopfront window or other publicly visible area.  A new permit will be issued with change of ownership/lessee after lodgement of a new application and the appropriate fee paid.

Permit Fees collected by the Council shall be held in a restricted asset fund for the respective Commercial Centre. The Council shall consider the allocation of such funds towards improvements within the Commercial Centre, in consultation with the elected Councillors, Chamber of Commerce and local community groups.