Liquor Licensing

If you’re applying for a Liquor Licence, part of your application requires the approval of your local council. You must lodge applications with the City of South Perth for the following sections under the Liquor Control Act 1988:

• Section 39 (compliance with the Health Act 1911, unless a conditional grant is being sought)
• Section 40 (compliance with Town Planning Scheme).

What You Need to Include With Your Application

• A copy of the initial application with the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.
• Three copies of floor plans showing each level of each building to be licensed. Each level should be shown on a separate sheet of at least A2 size and show fixtures and uses of all rooms drawn to a scale of 1:100.
• Two copies of a site plan, drawn to a scale of 1:500, either on the floor plans (if space allows) or on a separate sheet (at least A3 size) showing an outline of all buildings on the proposed licensed premises, the boundary of the land on which the premises are to be situated, the front entrance of each building, car parks and vehicular access to adjacent streets and names of all those streets. All outdoor areas should also be shown.
• Two copies of a map of the relevant district in which the licensed premises are to be situated. In urban or suburban areas, a photocopy of the relevant page from a current street directory showing the premises’ location, is sufficient.
• Two copies of a plan, drawn to a scale of 1:100 of at least A2 size, showing elevations and sectional drawings of all buildings to be licensed and showing ceiling heights and uses of rooms, inclusive of all fixtures and fittings, bars, food storage and preparation areas and toilets.
• Two copies of specifications (A4 size) including a detailed list of materials to be used in construction of the premises and describing all wall and ceiling finishes, floor coverings and all fixtures and fittings. Plans should be drawn to Standards Australia standards, by an architect, surveyor, town planner, engineer, builder or draftsman.

Approval Fees

The total fees are determined by whether a site visit is required or not. Refer to the Schedule of Fees & Charges for more information.

Occasional Liquor Licence

If you want to sell liquor at a gathering, occasion or event including a sporting contest, exhibition or trade fair, you can apply for an Occasional Licence under Section 59 of the Liquor Control Act.

Most Occasional Licences will cover one function lasting only a few hours, but can authorise the sale of liquor at a number of functions held over a number of days. Each licence cannot cover a period of more than 21 days between the start of the first function and the end of the last function.

For more information, contact the City on 9474 0777.