Trading permits

All commercial and aquatic operators require a trading permit.

Within the city centre waterfront precinct, key locations have been identified where trading activity is encouraged.

There are also a number of locations throughout Mandurah, outside of the City Centre Waterfront Precinct, which have been designated as suitable sites for commercial and aquatic operators. 

Alternative locations not identified within Figures 1 and 2 may be considered subject to approval by Council.

Commercial and Aquatic Operators

An application can be made on the relevant application form, including the required application fee of $100.

• provide the proposed  preferred location(s), including alternatives, that they seek approval to operate from and a detailed site plan to indicate location and extent of the area required;
• provide details of the activity they wish to conduct, the equipment required and the estimated number of participants;
• provide details of the proposed means of access to the site(s). A completed application for vehicle access form will be required if you wish to take your vehicle onto any public open space;
• provide details of the proposed hours of operation;
• provide details of appropriate management procedures relating to the activity;
• provide details of any signage proposed;
• provide evidence of consultation with relevant government agencies such as: Department of Transport, Department of Fisheries, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and Department of Environment and Conservation;
• provide copies of all relevant qualifications.

For approval to trade within the summer period (1 October – 30 April), applications must be made by 30 June.

All trading permits are valid for 12 months. The valid permit is required to be displayed and/or produced upon request.

Once approval has been granted for either type of permit, a permit fee will be required to be paid prior to the commencement of operations.

All Mobile Traders require a Trading Permit. Mobile Traders are encouraged to locate within the pre-approved locations indicated in the Trading Permits Guidelines, however, alternative locations may be considered by the City of Mandurah, with the exception of:

• the Eastern Foreshore;
• the Western Foreshore;
• Mandurah City Centre (area bounded by Mandurah Terrace, Pinjarra Road, Gibson Street and Sutton Street;
• Mandurah Ocean Marina;
• All road reserves which are under the control of Main Roads WA (Mandurah Road, Old Coast Road, Mandjoogoordap Drive and Pinjarra Road east of Mandurah Road);
• Major roads under the control of the City of Mandurah (which include Peel/Allnutt Street, Mandurah Terrace (south of Anstruther Road), Anstruther Road, Pinjarra Road (west of Mandurah Road), Murdoch Drive, Gordon Road and Leslie Street.

Application information

• Applicant details;
• Details of assistants;
• Proposed location(s) of trade including site plan(s);
• Proposed means of vehicular access to the site;
• Days and hours of trade;
• Details of goods and services to be traded;
• Details of any structures, stall or vehicle (s) to be used (photographs to be submitted where possible);
• Vehicle and trailer licence plate details;
• Copy of public liability insurance to the value of 10 million;
• Any other additional information to support the proposal.

All trading permits are valid for 12 months. The valid permit is required to be displayed and/or produced upon request.

Once approval has been granted for either type of permit, a permit fee will be required to be paid prior to the commencement of operations.

All operators - application fee/expression of interest fee
$100

Commercial and aquatic operators
$800 annually
$550 for summer period (1 Oct - 30 Apr) 

Ice-cream and confectionery traders (capped)
$800 annually
$160 per month

Transfer of permit
$50