Planning an event in Nillumbik

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Welcome to Nillumbik Shire Council's Event Permit Application Portal. 

If you are planning to hold an event on Council land, you're in the right place. Our goal is to ensure that your event is successful, safe and enjoyable for all participants.

Why you need a permit for your event

An Event Permit is required for most organised activities taking place on Council land, including parks, streets and other public spaces. This ensures that all events meet our safety standards, do not conflict with other scheduled activities and comply with local laws and regulations. 

Permit timelines

Your permit application must be submitted a minimum six to eight weeks before your proposed event date, depending on the scale of your event. Large scale events will need a longer lead time. 

Applying to hold an event

How to apply

Step 1.Understand your requirements

Read through the Planning an event in Nillumbik(PDF, 5MB) guide to understand what is required when delivering an event in Nillumbik. The guide also describes support and services offered to event planners.

Step 2.Find out whether you need an Event Permit

Complete the questionnaire which will outline your permit requirements.

Do I need an Event Permit?

Step 3.Prepare the required documentation

If you need an Event Permit, you may need to submit additional documents when you apply, depending on the nature of your event.

This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Current Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance) $20 million dollars
  • Event Plan
  • Site Plan
  • Principal Hazard and Risk Assessment (Risk Management Plan)
  • Emergency Management Plan
  • Traffic Management Plan

More information about these documents is included in the 'Planning an event in Nillumbik' guide (see step 1 above). The online Event Permit application form will also prompt you to upload the documents.

Step 4.Review Local Laws and Guidelines

Familiarise yourself with Council’s local laws, especially Local Law 16, 18 and 19: Behaviour in or on Council Land, and any specific guidelines related to your event type (eg petting zoos, food stalls).

Step 5.Submit your application

Once you have gathered all necessary documents, submit your Event Permit application via our online form. Make sure to include all necessary information to avoid delays in processing.

Apply for an Event Permit

Step 6.Await approval

Our team will review your application and get back to you with any questions or additional requirements. Approval times may vary, so please apply well in advance of your event date.