Business Approvals 2D visual - Hospitality

The Hospitality Business Approvals 2D Visual template shows the common regulations that apply to a hospitality business. Council staff can use this tool when engaging with businesses to help them consider which permits and registrations they need to operate.

Councils can customise this tool to suit their individual Local Government Area requirements, supporting staff who help business applicants navigate the regulatory approvals process.

How this tool can help

The Hospitality Business Approvals 2D Visual provides many benefits for both council officers and businesses.

It enables councils to set expectations about steps in the process, including:

• permits likely to be needed for a hospitality business
• key considerations
• touchpoints with council departments and external regulators.

Councils can also give businesses more consistent processes and advice and improve business customer satisfaction.

The Hospitality Business Approvals 2D Visual benefits businesses by outlining expectations and explaining the business establishment process early in the process. This helps them prevent unexpected regulatory requirements and costs.

The guide also encourages businesses to contact council early and helps them submit a high-quality initial application.

Support to apply this tool

• Business Friendly Councils initiative: read about how these Business Friendly Councils (BFC) products were developed and how your council can get involved in the BFC activities.
• Contact the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions, BFC team at: regulationreform@ecodev.vic.gov.au to discuss your needs or get help in customising this template to your council’s requirements.