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Permits and Regulations

Council provides regulatory permits, services and functions for the community.

Development - Planning, New Uses, Building

Information about changing land use, development planning permit applications, building, plumbing & construction approvals.

Event Management Resources

There are a number of possible considerations and permits required depending on your event ... big or small, such as event licence place of assembly and food permits.

Council plays an active role in monitoring food-related businesses within Burnie by maintaining a register, assessing mobile food business applications, offering guidance, and conducting regular inspections to ensure food safety standards are met.

Road Closure or Occupation

If organisations require a road to be closed for an event or to place a street stall on the footpath, or perhaps a business or a resident has work to do outside of their property they will first need to lodge an application with council.

Skin Penetration Activities

Skin penetration activities which require a public health high risk permit include ear and body piercing, tattooing and acupuncture.

Water Suppliers and Carriers

Council facilitates the registration of private water suppliers and carriers to ensure safe supply for residents.

Related Information

Business Tasmania - Supporting Tasmanians to start, run and grow a business
ABLIS.business.gov.au - Find the licences you need for your business from the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)