Application for Outdoor Dining Approval

Is the premises located next to a state/classified road e.g., Pacific Highway, Pennant Hills Road? *

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All premises located next to a state classified road, such as those along sections of Pacific Highway, must have approval from Transport for NSW and must meet additional requirements.

For more information on these requirements, please contact the Land and Property Services team via Council’s Customer Service number 9847 6666 or email lps@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.

If you are unsure on the classification of the road or would like to discuss an Outdoor Dining application, please contact the Land and Property Services team on 9847 6666 or email lps@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.

Issued under Section 125 of the Roads Act 1993

Applicant Details (Operator)

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Family Name *

Given Name/s *

ABN *

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Trading as Name

Company/Organisation (if applicable)

Contact Person (if applicable)

Postal Address *

Postcode *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Mobile

Business Phone

Proposed Outdoor Dining Site Details

Shop Address *

Outdoor Dining Site Dimensions

Length(m) *

Width(m) *

Area(sqm) *

Outdoor dining under an Awning *

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Outdoor Dining Site Surface *

Maximum Number

Dimensions(Length x width x height)

Colour

Construction Materials

Photographs or manufacturer brochures of all proposed furniture must be provided to enable appropriate assessment to be undertaken. *

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Proposed Outdoor Dining General Details

Lawful right – DA/CDC number *

Please upload the lease/contract and Notice of Determination confirming the lawful right? *

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I intend to apply for a liquor licence for the proposed outdoor dining area after the approval is issued.

When received, I will provide Council with a copy of the liquor licence for the outdoor dining area.

A copy of the Certificate of Currency for your Public Risk Insurance Policy for not less than $20 million with Hornsby Shire Council (ABN: 20 706 996 972) listed as an interested party must be provided *

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Proposed Outdoor Dining Site Plan

Checklist

Floor plan of the site drawn to a scale of 1:100 or 1:50. *

Plan to show site location in relation to the business premises, roadway, footpaths, kerb, nearest street intersection or cross street. *

Location and distances between existing infrastructure/obstructions indicated above. *

Furniture layout: Include table and chair orientation, umbrellas (if not under an awning), barriers. Ensure adequate circulation space. *

Dimensions and distances associated with above to be clearly shown on the floor plan. *

Minimum public pedestrian access on the footway is 2 metres and this must be left in a clear and consistent lane along the kerb or building line. This is to be clearly shown on the floor plan. *

Kerb-side Outdoor Dining - Clear space of 600 millimetres is to be maintained behind the kerb. *

Please attach the site plan and checklist documents here. *

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Fees and Payment Details

A non-refundable application fee of $357.00 is payable when you submit your Outdoor Dining Approval application. An invoice will be issued.

Assessment will not commence until payment has been received.

An annual Outdoor Dining Approval Fee also applies. Refer to Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges. For 2026-27 (GST exempt):

Hornsby Mall: $648.00/m2 per annum (areas greater than 2m2)
All other locations (outside Hornsby Mall) within 800m from a train station: $357.00/m2 per annum (areas greater than 2m2)
All other locations (outside Hornsby Mall) more than 800m from a train station: $267.50/m2 per annum (areas greater than 2m2)
Tier 3 areas (less than 2m2 outside Hornsby Mall): Flat fee of $357.00 per annum.

The approval fee is invoiced monthly following approval, with the exception of the Tier 3 areas.

A Bond (refundable) is required of $500 or 2 months of the Annual Approval fee rent, whichever is greater. The Bond will be invoiced separately and must be paid before the approval can be granted.

Examples:

10m2 in Hornsby Mall: Monthly fee is $540.00; Bond $1,080
10m2 outside Hornsby Mall and within 800m of a train station: Monthly fee $297.50; Bond $595.00
10m2 outside Hornsby Mall and more than 800m from a train station: Monthly fee $222.92; Bond $500.00
1.8m2 (Tier 3): Annual fee $357.00; Bond $500.00

Declaration

Privacy Notification:

Information provided to Council in any form (eg verbal, written, electronic), may be made available to third parties in accordance with relevant legislation. Council reserves the right to reproduce any correspondence or submission.

I hereby declare that the information provided in this application is correct and agree to abide with the terms and conditions of the Outdoor Dining Approval.

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I have read and understood the Outdoor Dining Code. *

Name *

Date *

Signature *

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