Trading in Public Places

The City’s Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2011 governs the use of and activities on City owned or managed land including City reserves, parks and car park areas.  

If you are the operator of a mobile food vehicle or food stall and wish to trade on City owned or managed land, you are required to complete a 'Temporary food premises application' through mySouthPerth. For any non-food related activity, please complete and lodge  a Trading Licence Application Form

Assessment of an application considers the proposed location and impact the activity may have on established businesses close by, other traders, traffic safety  and the amenities at the desired location. 

Some businesses may also require a reserve permit and a trading licence if the business is based on a park or a reserve.

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Description Applicable to Condition GST Cost
Vendor Trading Licence application (per day) All Applicants Per Day Exc $116.00
Vendor Trading Licence application (per week) All Applicants Per Week Exc $285.00
Vendor Trading Licence application (monthly) All Applicants Per Month Exc $345.00
Food Vendor Trading Licence (annual) All Applicants Per Annum Exc $1,802.00
Non Food Vendor Trading Licence (annual) All Applicants Per Annum Exc $1,256.00
Trading Licence - Concession - Community or School Events (per day) If Applicable Per Day Exc $75.00
Trading Licence - Concession - Manning Farmers Market (annual, per stall) If Applicable Per Day Exc $70.00
Trading Licence - Concession - Manning Farmers Market Event If Applicable Per Annum Exc $10,300.00
Vendor Trading Licence (per quarter) All Applicants Per three months Exc $514.00
Personal Trainer Trading Licence (Multiple Sites - annual) All Applicants Per Annum Exc $1,256.00
Vendor Trading Licence application - charitable or not for profit organisation All applicants Per Day Exc $0.00
Vendor Trading Licence application - entertainer / performer All applicants Per Day Exc $30.00