Planning permits for liquor sale or consumption are no longer required under Victorian planning schemes. This change removes the previous requirement under Clause 52.27.
You must still obtain a liquor licence from Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) to legally sell or serve alcohol. You can find out about liquor licence applications at LCV’s website: Liquor Control Victoria | vic.gov.au
Apply for your liquor licence through Liquor Control Victoria | vic.gov.au
Provide evidence of compliance with the planning scheme to LCV. This can include:
Although a permit for liquor sale/consumption is no longer required, other planning permits may still be necessary, such as:
Please contact the Statutory Planning team on (03) 5950 1010 to confirm if additional approvals are needed.
You will need to obtain consent (in the form of a Footpath Licence) from Mornington Peninsula Shire to occupy the land.
The footpath licence is a legal agreement between the Shire and the business operator and will incur an annual 'rental' fee.
For more information on applying for permission to use the footpath for outdoor dining with liquor, refer to our Commercial Activities on Footpaths page.
Council will be notified of all new liquor licence applications and may provide advice or object during LCV’s assessment process.
We remain responsible for assessing other planning matters that relate to your premises.
Members of the public can still view liquor licence applications and make objections directly through Liquor Control Victoria (LCV). LCV provides an online register where you can search current applications. Information regarding the objection process can also be found on LCV's website
Victoria’s planning rules and liquor licensing changes: https://www.vic.gov.au
Liquor Control Victoria – Apply for a licence: https://liquor.vic.gov.au
Business Victoria – Liquor licensing and planning permits: https://business.vic.gov.au