Outdoor dining brings Burwood’s streets to life, creating vibrant, welcoming spaces where people can gather, connect, and enjoy our local food scene. Burwood Council supports businesses in activating public spaces by offering opportunities to use footpaths for outdoor dining.
Apply for an Outdoor Dining permit
Key information
If you want to use the footpath outside of our business for outdoor dining, you must apply for an Outdoor Dining permit.
How to apply
- Register your business
You need to register your food business before you can apply for an outdoor eating license.
- Prepare your documents
Prepare the documents you will need to submit with your application. This includes all site plans and public liability insurance for a minimum of $20 million.
For more information on what is required for your application, please read through our Footpath Activation Policy(PDF, 324KB).
- Apply online
Once you have all your documents ready, it is time to complete and submit your online application. Please ensure you have the $320 application fee ready.
Apply now
- Await the outcome of your application
We will email you about the outcome of your application. Conditions may apply to your permit approval.
- Return all licensing documentation
Return your signed licensing agreement to Council and make payment of your licensing fees.
- Receive your approved outdoor eating license
Council will then issue you a completed licensing agreement and copy of your approved plan for your records. Council officers will make regular inspections throughout the year to make sure you are meeting all permit conditions.