Application for a Residential Licence

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Further Requirements

The following documents must be lodged at least seven days before the date of the hearing or your application may be delayed.

• Proof that the application has been advertised:
  • Affidavit relating to advertising (will be sent out to the applicant once the application has been given a hearing date)
  • A copy of the page where the advertisement appears in 'The Advertiser'
  • A copy of the page where the advertisement appears in the local newspaper (e.g. ‘Messenger’)
  • A copy of the notice that has been given to the local council
  • A copy of the notice that has been given to the occupiers of adjacent premises or land
• Evidence of development approval
• Any other necessary Council consents
• Details of finance 
  • A copy of a bank or loan statement (if the applicant has borrowed money to finance the application)
• Affidavit relating to responsible service and harm minimisation
  • This will be sent once the application has been given a hearing date
• Certificate of Registration of Business Name
  • In the name of the Applicant
• Copy of Certificate of Title

Other Documentation Required Only If Applicable

• If the applicant does not own the freehold:
  • Executed copy of lease agreement or other evidence of tenure or
  • A letter of consent from the landlord
• If the applicant is a partnership, and a partnership agreement has been executed:
  • Partnership agreement
• Front page and Schedule of Beneficiaries relating to any trusts
  • In the case of a unit trust, the number of units held by each unit holder and whether they are held for someone else
• Any other relevant approvals, consents or exemptions
  • (e.g. Department of Transport, Urban Lands Trust, Marine & Harbours, etc)
• Any agreed conditions by interested parties