Places of Assembly and Mass Gatherings

What you’ll need to submit

Your application must include:

• Place of Assembly application form and fee
• Event Management Plan (including Risk Management Plan)
• Traffic Management Plan
• Waste Management Plan
• Site Plan
• Smoke-Free Public Events Management Plan
• Details of any food businesses attending, including their current Certificate of Registration
• Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance (if the event is on Council land)
• Temporary Occupancy Permits (if applicable)

Council may request additional information during assessment.

Key deadlines

• 8 weeks out — Application form and fee; Council Land application and fee (if applicable)
• 6 weeks out — Event Management Plan and Risk Management Plan
• 4 weeks out — Food Business Application(s) (if applicable)
• 3 weeks out — Any additional information requested by Council

A few other things to keep in mind

• Toilets — You must provide adequate facilities for your expected crowd. Refer to the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Handbook (pp. 37–38) for guidance on calculating numbers.
• Animal contact areas — If your event includes a petting zoo or similar, appropriate hygiene and supervision measures are required.
• Events on private land — A planning permit may be required depending on zoning.
• Events on Council land — Additional approvals may apply. See Council’s Events page for more.