If you are organising a public entertainment event, you may need a Place of public entertainment (POPE) permit from the Municipal Building Surveyor.
Public entertainment includes events:
- Which can be accessed by the general public, with or without tickets
- Does not include private or invite only events
- Does not include use for other purposes such as retail, dining, office space etc
A place of public entertainment (POPE) is defined as an area greater than 500m2 that's used for public entertainment and is either:
- enclosed or substantially enclosed; or
- is a paid admission event.
When is a permit required?
A POPE occupancy permit is required for:
- An assembly or public buildings (Class 9b) having an area greater than 500m2 and any prescribed temporary structures
- A place having an area greater than 500m2
Exemption applies to community based organisations
Community based organisations using outdoor recreational facilities that are greater than 500 square metres (without temporary structures) and with a crowd, less than 5,000 will be exempt from the requirement of a POPE occupancy permit.
How to apply