FAQs

Approved outdoor dining areas are dependent on the width of the footpath in front of your property and the surrounding buildings and structures. Approval is provided to applications that allow the safe and free movement of pedestrians along the footpath and can comply with Council's Outdoor Dining Policy

Eligible businesses must pay fees to use the footpath next to their property. Business owners can pay this fee yearly, quarterly or monthly. These fees are based on the size of your approved area and the location of your business. Visit our Fees and Charges for square metre costs.

All businesses will pay a refundable security deposit equal to 3 months' rental and a $325 application fee. You will receive an invoice when your application is processed.

To apply for permission for a café or restaurant to use Council's footpaths for outdoor dining, you should complete an Outdoor Dining Permit application with the following information:

• A plan showing the proposed outdoor dining area
• A copy of your current public liability insurance certificate for a minimum cover of $10 million
• A copy of the Development Application (DA) approval for the business.

Businesses have permission to use their outdoor dining area within the hours of their DA conditions, or between 7:00am-10:00pm, whichever is earlier.

 Approvals are issued for up to a 12-month period. Renewals are sent at the end of each financial year.

Outdoor dining includes a public footpath, public spaces and parks that adjoin an existing business where it’s safe and appropriate

To apply for permission for a café or restaurant to use Council's footpaths for outdoor dining, you should complete an Outdoor Dining Permit application with the following information:

 A plan showing the proposed outdoor dining area

• A copy of your current public liability insurance certificate for a minimum cover of $10 million
• A copy of the Development Application (DA) approval for the business.

Visit Outdoor dining areas | Sutherland Shire Council (nsw.gov.au) for more information.

The upgraded Town Centre layout incorporates dedicated trading zones predominantly reserved for long- and short-term retail trading opportunities, including alfresco dining, retail trading and event stalls. The location of these zones will allow for clear throughfare through the Town Centre and will maintain shop-front visibility. Keep up to date via our project website go.ssc.nsw.gov.au/cronullaupgrade