Health approval
There are a number of environmental health approvals you require to operate a business in the food, beverage and hospitality, and personal care (skin penetration) industries.
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This page provides information about what you may need to consider when starting a business in the City of Stirling.
Taking an idea and turning it into a business can be exciting. However, you’ll need to make sure that you:
- Have a business plan
- Possess all of the required permits
- Register your business with all of the relevant authorities.
It’s also a good idea to do some research on how many other businesses already exist in your sector, and the type and number of people who live in each suburb.
To help you take the necessary steps to starting your business, follow the steps provided below:
Business research
Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) also has a step-by-step guide, checklists, tools and all the resources you need to start a small business in the City of Stirling.
For more information, please visit the SBDC website.
REMPLAN
To find data relating to the City of Stirling's economy, jobs and business insights, visit the Remplan website.
Outdoor dining areas - Footpath Trading and Activation Permit
The City recognises that outdoor eating areas (alfresco dining) can make a significant contribution to the vitality and ambience of public places. They offer opportunities for social interaction or quiet reflection while helping to stimulate the local business economy.
Businesses can apply for a Footpath Activation Permit and if the activation area is in accordance with the policy, the City will issue the business with an activation permit which is valid for the life of the use of the activation area.
A permit is not required to place one 'A' Frame sign on the footpath to support your business.
Select your business type
Businesses can range from a small office that is run out of your home to large hospitality venues. Depending on the type of business you wish to set up, you may be required to apply for approval or get permission from the City.
Review the business type most relevant to you below.
Planning approval
You will need to establish if you require planning approval before you can start your new business:
- Check that your proposed premises has current development approval for how you intend to use it. For example, does your tenancy have approval to operate as a restaurant or is it currently approved for use as a grocery shop?
- Determine the suitability of your proposed premises regarding zoning, parking requirements and other details relating to its intended use
- If you wish to build new premises or change the use of existing premises, you must submit a development application
- Or if you wish to serve food outdoors or have an alfresco dining area.
For more information, please phone our Customer Contact Centre.
Get help finding the approvals you need to develop a property
Building approval
If you'd like to build or develop a premises for your business, but you don’t know what kind of building permit or approval you will require, please see develop your property.
If you need advice or guidance, the City’s building surveyors and planning officers are here to help.
For more information, please phone our Customer Contact Centre.
Planning and building service request
The City can investigate planning and building service issues that fall under compliance:
- Business from home
- Commercial vehicle parking
- Dangerous or unsafe buildings
- Overlooking / privacy issues
- Departure from approved plans
- Swimming pools / spa barrier
- Unauthorised structures
- Unauthorised signage
- Unauthorised land use
- Unauthorised cut and/or fill.
To submit a development services planning and building service request, please complete the following form:
