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End of COVID outdoor dining exemptions

Exemptions to our planning scheme (designed to support the hospitality industry during COVID restrictions) will expire on 12 October 2025. Any outdoor dining locations, including any building and decking, must be removed by that date. Any business that would like to retain an outdoor dining space enabled by the current exemptions should contact our Development Planning Team on 9457 9808 to discuss the planning permit process that will be required.