Event organisers may need to apply for additional permits before obtaining an Event Permit. These permits may attract additional fees that are separate to that listed above. See below for potential additional permits.
Planning
A planning permit or, amendment to an existing Planning Permit, may be required for any events that:
- Occur on privately owned land, and
- Trigger a Planning Permit (for use and/or development) in the Melton Planning Scheme.
For more information on Planning permits visit: Planning Permits webpage
Structures
Certain structures will need additional approval by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and Melton City Council.
- a stage or platform bigger than 150 square metres
- a tent, marquee or booth with a floor area bigger than 100 square metres
- a seating stand for more than 20 people
- a prefabricated building with a floor area bigger than 100 square metres.
For more information on Prescribed Temporary Structures permits visit: Building webpage
Large crowds
You may need to apply for an occupancy permit for Place of Public Entertainment if:
- The size of your event space is more than 500 square metres
- You are expecting more than 5000 at your event
- The site is enclosed, partially enclosed, or an entry fee is required
For more information on Place of Public Entertainment permits visit: Building webpage
Traffic Management Plans
If an event organiser is planning any changes to road conditions e.g., speed reductions or closures, then the traffic management plan will need to be assessed and approved by Council’s Traffic Engineers.
For more information on traffic management plans visit: Traffic management plans webpage
If the event organiser is reducing speed or closing a road that is managed by Vic Roads, then a Vic Roads permit will be required in addition to the Council permit.
For more information on Vic Roads permit visit: Vic Roads: Events and filming on our roads