From 1 July 2025, Victoria’s planning rules will change. These changes mean a planning permit is not automatically required for a venue with a liquor licence.
It’s important to note that your venue may still need planning approval for other reasons, and you should speak with your local council to understand any specific requirements.
This page will be updated as LCV receives more information about this change.
Applications for a new liquor licence
From 1 July 2025, applications for a new liquor licence will not require a planning permit, but you will still need to provide evidence that your application does not contravene the planning scheme by uploading this document:
Applications lodged prior to 1 July 2025
Liquor licence applications decided by LCV prior to 1 July 2025 will follow the existing process.
There is no change to the process for changing an existing liquor licence
You will need to discuss planning requirements with your local council and applications to change an existing licence will still need to provide either:
- a planning permit
- a planning permit application, or
- evidence from council that the change will not contravene the planning scheme.
There is no change to kerbside or footpath trading rules
The local laws section of your local council issue these permits. A copy of the council permit must be provided with your liquor licence application.
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