Development (Planning) Approval
Find out if your business use is permitted at your chosen location and how to apply.
Business Approvals and Permits
Different businesses require different approvals and permits before they can operate.
This page links you to the key approval processes managed by the City.
Building Permits
Undertaking construction, structural alterations or a commercial fit-out? Find out about Building Permits.
Beauty, Hair and Skin Penetration Approvals
Operating a beauty therapy, skin penetration or personal services business? Find out about health premises approvals.
Food Business Approvals
Starting or operating a food business? Find out about food business registration and approval requirements.
Food Vendor Permits (events and markets)
Selling food at events, markets or from a food truck or stall? Find out about Food Vendor Permits.
Liquor Licensing and Gaming Certificates
Planning to sell or serve alcohol? Find out about the Section 39 Certificate and liquor licence process.
Caravan Parks and Lodging House Approvals
Operating a caravan park, lodging house or short-stay accommodation? Find out about the approvals required.
Application Lodgement and Tracking
You can lodge and track your building and planning applications online through My Canning.
If you are not sure which approvals apply to your situation, visit our Understanding Business Approvals page first or contact our Business Facilitator on 1300 422 664, Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 5pm.
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