Local Law General Activity Applications

Local Law General Activity Applications

• Business name

• Address
  Address

• Date

  Date

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Prepared by

• Address

• Parcel No:

• Photograph of area and paths

  Media

• Type of Application

  Select General Activity Hoarding Roadside Vending Depositing of Goods/Shipping Containers

  • General Activity
  • Hoarding
  • Roadside Vending
  • Depositing of Goods/Shipping Containers

Application information

• Is there documents and materials as per the form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fees paid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any other information or approvals required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Information Request

• Is further information required Under Part 2 section 8 subsection 5 through 9?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Criteria

• Is a separate approval required under an Act, a Law of the Commonwealth or the Local Government Planning Scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be adequate to protect public health, safety and amenity. and prevent environmental harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the granting of the permit be consistent with the purpose of the Local Law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and Management of the activity be consistent with any additional criteria prescribed for the activity under the Local law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be consistent with Best Practice Management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the application relate to trust land, the grant of the permit must be consistent with the terms and conditions of the trust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the application relates to a prescribed activity mentioned in section 6(b) the grant of the approval would be consistent with any requirements or criteria specified in the relevant Local Government Act in relation to the approval or permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is granting the permit beneficial for the good rule and governance of the Local government area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The granting of the permit would not be detrimental to the good rule and governance of the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the applicant been convicted of a breach of a local law relevant to the subject matter of the application within the last three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the granting of the permit reasonable in the circumstance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a similar approval under the repealed local laws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application the same as an application for which that the local government has already made a decision refusing the permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the amenity of the area, road, or the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity constitute a nuisance or a danger to any person or property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity obstruct access from the footway to kerbside parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the existing services located in, along, over or adjacent to a road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would not unduly interfere with the usual use and enjoyment of the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can be lawfully conducted on the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does not unreasonably detract from the established amenity in the neighbourhood/environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is able to be conducted consistent with relevant environmental, health and safety standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complies with the local government’s planning scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will not generate significant noise, dust or light pollution or other significantly adverse effects on the surrounding neighbourhood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would not adversely affect any services located in, on, or over an area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to any current permits issued, or application for permits, under this local law for the site including the number of permits, their duration and the nature of any approved activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to the frequency at which the activity is proposed to be conducted on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The number of customers proposed to be taken to the site at any one time is appropriate for the local government area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application appropriate having regard to the impact of the activity on other users of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the adequacy of any amenities or facilities considered by the local government to be reasonably necessary for the conduct of the activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the economic impact on commercial operators immediately adjacent to the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the situation, suitability and amenity of the site in relation to neighbouring areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there plans attached showing any temporary structure intended to be erected as part of the activity is structurally sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will not significantly distract from the capacity of a road to provide vehicular access and where relevant, pedestrian thoroughfare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will not obstruct access from the footpath to kerb side parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a current Public Liability Insurance to the value of $20 million which nominates Cairns Regional Council as an interested party been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all the necessary appropriate safety equipment, warnings and instruction been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will vegetation, soil, sand, rocks, native animals or natural things be damaged or removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will there by any damaged or removal of any building, structures, fixtures or fitting facilities provided by Local Council?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will any permanent or temporary buildings, signs, or structures be erected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will there be any serving or selling food, refreshments or souvenirs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity be conducted within 30 metres of a stinger net?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a first aid certificate and all other certifications required by any State or Commonwealth authority been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the experience of guides, agents, supervisors that oversee the operation of the activity?

• How will customers and all other person undertaking the activity be transported?

• Has information, explanations, cautions and warnings been given to customers and all other persons undertaking the activity regarding the hazards likely to be encountered by them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How will the operator access the site for the purpose of undertaking the general activity?

• Has information been provided regarding the use of any roads, jetties, foreshores or other means of accessing the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has public notification occurred in relation to the activity in writing by a letter drop, of the approximate activity date, the time, the nature and scale of proposed activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all approvals in place from DTMR, Police, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Application Information

• Is there documents and materials as per the form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fees paid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any other information or approvals required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Information Request

• Is further information required Under Part 2 section 8 subsection 5 through 9?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Criteria

• Is a separate approval required under an Act, a Law of the Commonwealth or the Local Government Planning Scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be adequate to protect public health, safety and amenity. and prevent environmental harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the granting of the permit be consistent with the purpose of the Local Law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and Management of the activity be consistent with any additional criteria prescribed for the activity under the Local law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be consistent with Best Practice Management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the application relate to trust land, the grant of the permit must be consistent with the terms and conditions of the trust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the application relates to a prescribed activity mentioned in section 6(b) the grant of the approval would be consistent with any requirements or criteria specified in the relevant Local Government Act in relation to the approval or permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is granting the permit beneficial for the good rule and governance of the Local government area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The granting of the permit would not be detrimental to the good rule and governance of the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the applicant been convicted of a breach of a local law relevant to the subject matter of the application within the last three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the granting of the permit reasonable in the circumstance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a similar approval under the repealed local laws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application the same as an application for which that the local government has already made a decision refusing the permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity detract from the capacity of the road to provide a vehicular and, where relevant, pedestrian thoroughfare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the amenity of the area, road or environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity constitute a nuisance or a danger to any person or property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity obstruct access from the footway to kerbside parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the existing services located in, along, over or adjacent to a road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would not unduly interfere with the usual use and enjoyment of the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can be lawfully conducted on the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does not unreasonably detract from the established amenity in the Neighbourhood/Environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is able to be conducted consistent with relevant environmental, health and safety standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complies with the local government’s planning scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will not generate significant noise, dust or light pollution or other significantly adverse effects on the surrounding neighbourhood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would not adversely affect any services located in, on, or over an area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to any current permits issued, or application for permits, under this local law for the site including the number of permits, their duration and the nature of any approved activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to the frequency at which the activity is proposed to be conducted on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The number of customers proposed to be taken to the site at any one time is appropriate for the local government area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application appropriate having regard to the impact of the activity on other users of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the adequacy of any amenities or facilities considered by the local government to be reasonably necessary for the conduct of the activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the economic impact on commercial operators immediately adjacent to the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the situation, suitability and amenity of the site in relation to neighbouring areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there plans attached showing any temporary structure intended to be erected as part of the activity is structurally sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Application information

• Is there documents and materials as per the form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fees paid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any other information or approvals required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Information Request

• Is further information required Under Part 2 section 8 subsection 5 through 9?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Criteria

• Is a separate approval required under an Act, a Law of the Commonwealth or the Local Government Planning Scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be adequate to protect public health, safety and amenity. and prevent environmental harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the granting of the permit be consistent with the purpose of the Local Law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and Management of the activity be consistent with any additional criteria prescribed for the activity under the Local law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be consistent with Best Practice Management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the application relate to trust land, the grant of the permit must be consistent with the terms and conditions of the trust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the application relates to a prescribed activity mentioned in section 6(b) the grant of the approval would be consistent with any requirements or criteria specified in the relevant Local Government Act in relation to the approval or permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is granting the permit beneficial for the good rule and governance of the Local government area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The granting of the permit would not be detrimental to the good rule and governance of the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the applicant been convicted of a breach of a local law relevant to the subject matter of the application within the last three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the granting of the permit reasonable in the circumstance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a similar approval under the repealed local laws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application the same as an application for which that the local government has already made a decision refusing the permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity detract from the capacity of the road to provide a vehicular and, where relevant, pedestrian thoroughfare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity constitute a nuisance or a danger to any person or property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity obstruct access from the footway to kerbside parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the amenity of the area or the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the existing services located in, along, over or adjacent to a road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would not unduly interfere with the usual use and enjoyment of the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can be lawfully conducted on the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does not unreasonably detract from the established amenity in the neighbourhood/environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is able to be conducted consistent with relevant environmental, health and safety standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complies with the local government’s planning scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will not generate significant noise, dust or light pollution or other significantly adverse effects on the surrounding neighbourhood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would not adversely affect any services located in, on, or over an area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to any current permits issued, or application for permits, under this local law for the site including the number of permits, their duration and the nature of any approved activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to the frequency at which the activity is proposed to be conducted on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The number of customers proposed to be taken to the site at any one time is appropriate for the local government area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application appropriate having regard to the impact of the activity on other users of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the adequacy of any amenities or facilities considered by the local government to be reasonably necessary for the conduct of the activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the economic impact on commercial operators immediately adjacent to the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the situation, suitability and amenity of the site in relation to neighbouring areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there plans attached showing any temporary structure intended to be erected as part of the activity is structurally sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will there be any advertising?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the general activity have any adverse effect on the existing vegetation and landscaping of the area or environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the general activity case a nuisance to any person or a danger to any person or property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has information been provided regarding receptacles for refuse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any structures going to be erected at the vending site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a public liability insurance policy in the amount of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) in the name of the operator and noting the local government as an interested party been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will vegetation, soil, sand, rocks, native animals or natural things be interfered with, damaged or removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will there be any damage or removal of buildings, structures, fixtures, fittings or facilities provided by Local Government?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will litter be collected and lawfully disposed of at a local government waste transfer station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How will waste be collected from portable toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the environment be affected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will neighbouring areas be affected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where the application invoices any food other than whole fruit and vegetables, the applicant must submit evidence that the food was prepared in the approved premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the application is for a vending activity that involves food preparation in the vehicle, the applicant must submit copies of the current certificate of Registration and Licence under the Food Act 2006?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Application information

• Is there documents and materials as per the form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fees paid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any other information or approvals required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Information Request

• Is further information required Under Part 2 section 8 subsection 5 through 9?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Criteria

• Is a separate approval required under an Act, a Law of the Commonwealth or the Local Government Planning Scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be adequate to protect public health, safety and amenity. and prevent environmental harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the granting of the permit be consistent with the purpose of the Local Law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and Management of the activity be consistent with any additional criteria prescribed for the activity under the Local Law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the proposed operation and management of the activity be consistent with Best Practice Management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the application relate to trust land, the grant of the permit must be consistent with the terms and conditions of the trust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the application relates to a prescribed activity mentioned in section 6(b) the grant of the approval would be consistent with any requirements or criteria specified in the relevant Local Government Act in relation to the approval or permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is granting the permit beneficial for the good rule and governance of the Local government area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The granting of the permit would not be detrimental to the good rule and governance of the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the applicant been convicted of a breach of a local law relevant to the subject matter of the application within the last three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the granting of the permit reasonable in the circumstance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a similar approval under the repealed local laws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application the same as an application for which that the local government has already made a decision refusing the permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity detract from the capacity of the road to provide a vehicular and, where relevant, pedestrian thoroughfare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity constitute a nuisance or a danger to any person or property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity obstruct access from the footway to kerbside parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the amenity of the area or the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the activity adversely affect the existing services located in, along, over or adjacent to a road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would not unduly interfere with the usual use and enjoyment of the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can be lawfully conducted on the area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does not unreasonably detract from the established amenity in the neighbourhood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is able to be conducted consistent with relevant environmental, health and safety standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complies with the local government’s planning scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will not generate significant noise, dust or light pollution or other significantly adverse effects on the surrounding neighbourhood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to any current permits issued, or application for permits, under this local law for the site including the number of permits, their duration and the nature of any approved activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate having regard to the frequency at which the activity is proposed to be conducted on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The number of customers proposed to be taken to the site at any one time is appropriate for the local government area or road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application appropriate having regard to the impact of the activity on other users of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the adequacy of any amenities or facilities considered by the local government to be reasonably necessary for the conduct of the activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the economic impact on commercial operators immediately adjacent to the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the activity appropriate having regard to the situation, suitability and amenity of the site in relation to neighbouring areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there plans attached showing any temporary structure intended to be erected as part of the activity is structurally sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Approval/Refusal

• Will the permit be granted unconditionally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the permit be granted subject to conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the permit be refused?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why?

• Send inspection to Regulated Admin

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