The permits and compliance that keep Melbourne venues trading legally.
Beyond the liquor licence, operating a venue involves a stack of ongoing regulatory requirements. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on the business.
There's more to venue compliance than the liquor licence.
Most Melbourne hospitality operators are surprised by how many separate registrations, permits and approvals are required to open and stay compliant. Food premises registration, food safety programs, outdoor dining permits, fire safety compliance, accessibility standards, music copyright licences and trade waste permits, each is managed by a different authority with its own requirements and timelines.
Atlas handles all of it, which means one point of contact rather than navigating each agency separately.
Food Premises Registration and Food Safety Plans
Registration with local council plus a custom Food Safety Program matched to your kitchen and menu.
Outdoor Dining Permits
Council applications for footpath dining and parklets, design requirements, insurance documentation and accessibility compliance.
Planning and Building Approvals
Permit for Use applications and liaison with town planners and building surveyors to keep your project on schedule.
Fire Safety
Navigating occupancy limits, essential safety measures, exits and maintenance to meet building authority standards.
Accessibility Compliance (DDA)
Meeting the Disability Discrimination Act requirements for entrances, facilities and layout, advice that balances compliance with your venue's aesthetic.
Music Copyright Licences (APRA AMCOS)
Identifying the right licence tier for your music use, curated playlists, live performances, DJs, and managing the registration.
Trade Waste Permits
Grease trap and water discharge permits managed with water authorities. Practical, back-of-house sorted.
Capacity Reports and Noise Plans
Maximum Patron Capacity Reports, Venue Management Plans and Noise and Amenity Action Plans for new applications or at council request.