Preparing for what you will be trading
What you are trading will determine the types of permits you need. We have compiled industry-specific guidelines to assist you in progressing your business.
Better understand the permits required
View the fact sheets below to find the permits that relate to your business.
If your industry is not listed below, please contact the Economic Development Team.
Hospitality
For cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars.
Do you need help getting started? For help walking you through the process view or download the Hospitality Businesses Guidelines
- How to Apply for a Planning Permit
- Building Approval Process
- Food Safety
- How to apply for a liquor licence
- Acoustics for licenced premises, food and drink and live music venues
- Liquor Licensee Responsibilities
- Types of Liquor Licence
- Acoustics and unreasonable noise
- Seeking professional advice on acoustics
Beauty and Personal Services
For beauticians, hairdressers and more
Do you need help getting started? For help walking you through the process view or download the Personal Services Guidelines
Small Industry and Manufacturing
For small businesses who are making and creating, such as a micro brewery or food and beverage production
Do you need help getting started? For help walking you through the process view or download the Small Industry Manufacturing Guidelines
Music Venues
For nightclubs and live music venues
Do you need help getting started? For help walking you through the process view or download the Music Venues Guidelines
Recreation, Gyms and Entertainment
For businesses such as escape rooms, indoor golf, indoor rock climbing and more.
Do you need help getting started? For help walking you through the process view or download the Recreation and Entertainment Guidelines
- How to Apply for a Planning Permit
- Building Approval Process
- Food Safety
- How to apply for a liquor licence
- Liquor Licensee Responsibilities
- Types of Liquor Licences
- Acoustics and Unreasonable Noise
- Acoustics for licenced premises, food and drink and live music venues
- Seeking professional advice on acoustics
Resources
Industry Guidelines
The guidelines are designed to help you understand the permits required for your particular business sector:
Business Fact Sheets
The fact sheets are designed to help you understand the types of permits required from the City of Ballarat
Food and Liquor
Planning
Contact us
The City of Ballarat’s Economic Development Team is dedicated to supporting businesses, small, large, or just starting. By providing us with the information about your business at the start, we can direct you to the right people in the City of Ballarat to progress your vision.
The team is available to assist you to:
- Conduct initial research to identify commercial or industrial sites
- Guide you through council's regulatory processes
- Connect you with regional markets, key influencers, and business associations
- Connect you with other council services
Phone: 5320 5500
Email: economicdevelopment@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Online application form: Small Business Application
The team will then be in contact with you to discuss your business over the phone or to arrange an in person meeting.
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