Want to run your business outdoors – on a beach, park or reserve?

It’s now time to apply for a Licence of a Trade or Business on Open Space, for the 202-26 financial year period.

This is relevant to commercial operators that run activities such as:

• Personal training, group fitness and Bootcamp 
• Canoe, kayak, stand up paddle boards, paddleboat hire and activities
• Surf and SUP schools, lessons and camps
• Corporate group training, clinics and coaching.

Submissions close 5pm, Monday 21 April 2025

• All licence applications must be submitted using the online application form in accordance with the EOI Guidelines
• View EOI guidelines and application forms for each activity
• All business operators must have successfully applied for a licence PRIOR to conducting business use of open spaces.

Central Coast Council recognises the importance of a healthy and active community and supporting local business. While there’s an obligation to keep open space areas free for general community use, the undertaking of trade or business activities on open space reserves, beaches and parks can improve and activate these areas and provide a benefit to the community.

Any trade or business wishing to conduct activities on council managed open space areas must apply for an annual temporary licence.

Temporary licensing enables Council to regulate and monitor trade or business activities being conducted on open space reserves to ensure ecologically sustainable use and protection of these areas, and the safety and well-being of the community.

Enquiries

Questions regarding the EOI process, documentation or submitting the EOI online, please contact Central Coast Council via email openspacereservebookings@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au