Permits, licences and regulations

NSW legislation requires certain businesses and regulated systems be registered with Council and inspected to ensure compliance.

How to apply to use Council footpaths for outdoor dining.

Before you apply for a liquor licence, check if you have the appropriate development approval.

We support and encourage our night-time economy by making it easy for late-night trading.

Our natural beauty, cultural centres, community and sports facilities, and thriving commercial centres make the Sutherland Shire ideal for all types of events, filming and photography projects.

Parking time limit exemptions for trades people.

How to apply to use Council footpaths for A-frame signage.

How to apply to use Council footpaths for shopfront displays.

Personal trainers can apply for a permit which allows to you operate in certain open spaces around Sutherland Shire.

How to apply to place a textile recycling bin on Council land.

Various locations in Sutherland Shire are available for casual leasing and product sampling.

Community groups can seek our consent to upgrade or improve Council facilities.

Apply to use Council roads and land for private use.

What buskers can and can't do in Sutherland Shire.

Information on the State Government’s reforms affecting live music.