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Below is a list of the Licence types that you can request online. Please select the required licence type and click the Next button to continue.

Note: You must be logged in to submit certain license requests. Some license types will not appear below unless you are logged in. If you do not have an account, please register.
Pool and Spa Register
There will be a registration cost. View more information on City of Ballarat's website

If you have previously registered your pool, you do not need to re-register. To upload your barrier compliance certificate please see instructions in your email notifications or contact the Building Team on 03 5320 5121.
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Register your Pool/SpaView further information about this new Victorian State Government legislation
Local Law Permits
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Permit to Busk
Busking in the City of Ballarat requires a Local Law Permit
Permits cost $6 and are valid for 6 months.
Please ensure you are familiar with the City of Ballarat's busking guidelines before making an application

Permit to BurnYou must not, without a permit, burn outside, or cause, or allow to be burnt outside, any materials, whether in the open air or in any built or manufactured incinerator or similar device. The burning of commercial or industrial waste is not permitted.

No permit is required if you're using a properly constructed barbeque or fireplace for cooking or heating, or for burning off within the farming and rural living zone or where the property exceeds two (2) hectares in area.

Please register your burn-off with ESTA on 1800 668 511 and notify your neighbours. An authorised officer may still direct the fire to be extinguished if it is deemed to be causing a nuisance.

Please allow a minimum of 2 business days for your application to be assessed.
Parking Permits
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Residential Parking Permit ApplicationApply for a residential parking permit, or replace an existing one.
Register a Proposed Food Premises
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Register a Proposed Food PremisesThe Food Act 1984 regulates the sale of food for human consumption in Victoria. All businesses that sell food and drink for human consumption must be registered with or notify the Council in which their business operates or is primarily located.

Regulatory requirements are matched to the level of food safety risk associated with food handling activities at the premises.
Register a Proposed Health Premises
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Register a Proposed Health PremisesThe Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 regulates the registration of prescribed accommodation, beauty therapy, colonic irrigation, hairdressing, skin penetration and tattooing in Victoria. All businesses offering these services must be registered with the Council in which their business operates.

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