Self Assessment Form

You may need different permits to get your business up and running. Use our permit self-assessment tool to identify the permits you might need.

You can also contact our Permit Support Officer to discuss your ideas and requirements in more detail by calling 1300 520 520 or by emailing pso@buloke.vic.gov.au

Where are you in the process? *

Still working through the idea Ready to go but don't have a premise yet Ready to go and have a premise secured

Planning Permit

Planning - Are you proposing to do any of the following? *

Change the business type from its current form Change the trading hours of the business Apply for or alter a liquor licence Add or change signage on the front of a building Paint a heritage building Provide car parking or increase / reduce car parking Construct a building or construct or carry out external works None of the above

You will likely need a Planning Permit

Find out more about planning application requirements.

Building Permit

Building - Are you proposing to do any of the following? *

Construct new building Carry out any internal fit outs or alterations on your premises Carry out any structural alteration to the exterior of the building (including increasing window and door sizes) Increase the number of people that can occupy your building at any one time Change the use of the premise (e.g. convert a shop to a restaurant/bar) None of the above

You will likely need a Building Permit.

Find out more about how to obtain a building permit.

Food & Health Permits

Food - Are you proposing to do any of the following? *

Sell food or drink on the premises None of the above

You will likely need Food Registration

Find out more about food businesses.

Health - Are you proposing to do any of the following?*

Operate a health related service (e.g. hairdressing, beauty treatments, tattooing or skin piercing) None of the above

You will likely need a Health Premises Registration

Find out more about health businesses.

Accommodation - Are you proposing to do any of the following?*

Provide accommodation services None of the above

You will likely need Accommodation Registration

Find out more about prescribed accommodation.

Liquor Licence

Liquor - Are you proposing to do any of the following?*

Sell or allow consumption of alcoholic beverages None of the above

You will likely need a Liquor Licence

Find out more about Council's requirements regarding liquor licences.

Please note: the Victorian Commission for Gaming and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) are responsible for issuing liquor licences, however, sale of liquor may also require Council planning and food permits.

Visit the VCGLR website for further information regarding obtaining a liquor licence.

Footpath Trading

Footpath Trading - Are you proposing to do any of the following?*

Place chairs, tables, an A-frame sign or display goods (e.g. fruit stand) on the footpath None of the above

You will likely need a Footpath Trading Permit

Find out more about footpath trading.

Septic Tanks

Septic Tanks - Are you proposing to do any of the following?*

Are you unable to connect to reticulated sewerage? Install or alter a septic system None of the above

You will likely need a Septic Tank System Permit

Find out more about how to apply for a Septic Tank System permit.

Infrastructure Planning

Infrastructure Planning - Are you proposing to do any of the following?*

Construct a new vehicle access Allow heavy vehicles to access the property None of the above

You will likely need a Road Opening Permit

Find out more about how to apply for Road Opening permits.

Legal Point of Discharge - Are you proposing to do any of the following?*

Build a new building or increase the roof area of an existing building Construct or extend car parking or other hardstand areas None of the above

You will likely need a Legal Point of Discharge Permit

Find out more about how to apply for a Legal Point of Discharge.

Would you like a copy of this information? *

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Email*

Would you like to be contacted by Council's Permit Support Officer*

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Name*

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Last Name

Phone*

The permits you need to start a business