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Commercial Use of Roads

Council controls the use of SDRC footpaths under Warwick Shire Local Law No. 12 (Roadside Vending and the Use of Roads and Footways) and Stanthorpe Shire Council Local Law No. 16 (Commercial Use of Roads). These include permits for street stalls, busking, footpath advertising, footpath dining, goods on footpath, planter boxes, roadside vending, and mobile food vending. Anyone wishing to apply for a Permit must complete an application form, which can be obtained by clicking on the link below.

 Commercial Use of Roads Application Form

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Flammables & Combustibles License

Commercial premises that store or sell flammable and combustible liquids above minor storage levels are required to be licensed by Council under the Building (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) Regulations 1994.

Flammable and combustible premises must comply with relevant Australian Standards to hold a licence.

 Flammables & Combustibles License Application
 Flammables & Combustibles License Transfer
 

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Food Licenses

All premises (including Mobile Food Vendors) where food is prepared, packaged, stored, handled, served, supplied or conveyed for sale are required, under the provisions of the Food Hygiene Regulations, to have a licence.

 Food Business License Application (please call 07 4661 0300 for latest form)
 Food Safety Supervisor Fact Sheet
 Food Safety Supervisor Notification Form
 Food Safety Supervisor Guide
 Food Safety Program Accreditation Form

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 Higher Risk Personal Appearance Service Permit
 Guidelines - Infection Control for Personal Appearance Service Businesses

Park Usage Application Form

 Park Usage Application Form

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Planning & Development Applications

Forms for planning applications can be downloaded from the Department of Infrastructure and Planning website. Guidelines for planning can also be downloaded here.

As part of the amalgamation process, a new planning scheme is being formed.  In the interim, the previous planning schemes apply for the former Warwick and Stanthorpe Shire areas.

 Warwick Planning Scheme


 Planning Scheme Policy No. 1 - Cultural Heritage
 Planning Scheme Policy No. 2 - Park Provisions and Park Contributions
 Planning Scheme Policy No. 3 - Water Supply and Sewerage Headworks
     Contributions, Water Supply and Sewerage Works External Contributions
 Planning Scheme Policy No. 4 - Stormwater Drainage Infrastructure
     Contributions
 Planning Scheme Policy No. 5 - Carparking Contributions

 Stanthorpe Planning Scheme

 Planning & Development Fees - 2009/10

For advice and assistance on completing these forms, please contact Council's Customer Service Office, on 07 4661 0300.

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Property Searches

To request a Property Search, first download the correct form for your search (based on the locality of the property you are requesting the search for), then complete the Search Application form and post with the applicable fees to:

Southern Downs Regional Council
PO Box 26
WARWICK QLD 4370

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 Application for Roadside Memorial

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As of 1 July 2009, the Freedom of Information Act 1994 is being replaced by the Right to Information Act 2009, and Privacy Information Act 2009. Freedom of Information applications will therefore be replaced with Right to Information, and Information Privacy Access application.

 Right to Information & Privacy Information Request Application

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Street Banner Application

 
The Council banner is available for loan for the promotion or recognition of functions and events taking place within the Stanthorpe area.

The banner is free of charge however a bond of $100 is required at the time of booking. The (Velcro attached) lettering must be organised prior to the booking to ensure sufficient letters and numerals are available.

The erection and pull down of the banner is the responsibility of the borrower. It is a requirement of the loan that the organisation/individuals erecting and pulling down this banner follow road safety and police regulations. These will need to be clarified with police prior to erection.

Upon return of the banner all letters and numbers will be checked for completeness. Any missing figures will be invoiced at $6.60 each and deducted from the bond. The banner must be returned to Council within 24 hours of the registered final date of use. A late fee of $10.00 per day will be invoiced and deducted from the bond for every day past the due return date.

Complete the application form and please present with your bond deposit to Council’s Stanthorpe office where it will be registered and processed.

For further information contact our Marketing Office on 07 4681 5527.

 Street Banner Application Form

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Water Carrier Permits

For a Water Cartage Permit please click on the below link and complete the relevant form/s, ensuring you have signed the applicable section and return it to your nearest Council office. 

 Local Laws Permit Application - Water Cartage - Warwick
 Water Cartage Application Form
 Water Cartage Information Sheet

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