- Business owners who want to use the footpath for dining, displays or signs
- New owners taking over a business with an existing licence
- Residents and visitors who want to know how Council makes sure footpaths are safe and accessible
City of Canterbury Bankstown (Council) is inviting community feedback on the Draft Commercial Use of Footways Local Approvals Policy (the Policy) and Guidelines.
Background
Council is committed to providing residents, businesses and visitors with an inclusive, engaging and vibrant city in a manner that responsibly manages the shared use of public spaces.
This Policy applies to approvals for activities listed in Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Sections 125 and 139 of the Roads Act 1993 in relation to the management and licensing of the commercial use of footways on Council land. It should be read in conjunction with the Commercial Use of Footways Guidelines (the Guidelines).
Council has reviewed the Policy and Guidelines and no changes have been made to it.
This public exhibition was endorsed at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 (see Item 7.3, page 3).
About this Policy
The Policy outlines management principles for commercial use of Council-owned footways. The aim is to balance public and commercial use by providing clear specifications for design, positioning and layout standards that support a well-integrated street environment.Document library
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Council meeting - 16 September 2025
Draft Commercial Use of Footways Local Approvals Policy and Guidelines were approved to go on public exhibition at the Council Meeting.
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Timeline item 2 - active
Tuesday 07 October 2025 - Wednesday 05 November 2025
Exhibition Period
This public exhibition is open for contributions.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Wednesday 05 November 2025
Public Exhibition Closed
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Wednesday 19 November 2025 11:59 pm
Submissions are closed
Contributions to this exhibition are closed, reviewed and reported back to the project team.
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Council report
Following feedback from the community, the Draft Commercial Use of Footways Local Approvals Policy and Guidelines will be presented for approval at a Council Meeting
Have your say
Who's listening
If you have questions or want to learn more about the project, please email us or contact the Council officers listed below.
| haveyoursay@cbcity.nsw.gov.au | |
| In writing | By post to Mr Matthew Stewart, CEO, City of Canterbury Bankstown PO Box 8, Bankstown NSW 1885 |
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