Apply for an Occupancy Permit for a POPE and Temporary Structures

Step 1.Check if you need other approvals

It is your responsibility to notify the Owner and Event Manager of any other approvals you may need. This may include approvals or permits related to:

• events
• planning
• parks and infrastructure
• local laws
• health, compliance and safety.

Step 2.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

• A recent copy of the Certificate of Title and Plan of Subdivision, including any restrictions such as a Section 173 Agreement. You can obtain a Certificate of Title from the Landata website.
• Copy of approved occupancy permit from the VBA.
• Written consent from the owner for proposed use of the land.
• Details of the event including a Site Plan, Emergency Evacuation Plan and Essential Safety Measures (ESM's).
• Copy of valid public indemnity insurance (Certificate of Currency).
• Copy of approved structural plans, computations and certification from a registered Structural Engineer.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for a Place of Public Entertainment and Temporary Structures  form(PDF, 402KB).

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee.

We may contact you for additional information when assessing your application. 

We will let you know the outcome of your application within 2 weeks. 

Approval is required before occupation and the siting of structures.

In most circumstances, the owner/applicant will need to engage a Victorian registered practitioner in the category of ‘engineer, erector of temporary structures’ to carryout an onsite inspections and to certify all temporary structures associated with the event. This appointment should be made prior to finalising the scheduling of the event to avoid the structure being prohibited from use.

If you'd like to appeal a decision, visit the Building Appeals Board (BAB) website for more information.

Step 1.Check if you need other approvals

It is your responsibility to notify the Owner and Event Manager of any other approvals you may need. This may include approvals or permits related to:

• events
• planning
• parks and infrastructure
• local laws
• health, compliance and safety.

Step 2.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

• A recent copy of the Certificate of Title and Plan of Subdivision, including any restrictions such as a Section 173 Agreement. You can obtain a Certificate of Title from the Landata website.
• Copy of approved occupancy permit from the VBA.
• Written consent from the owner for proposed use of the land.
• Details of the event including a Site Plan, Emergency Evacuation Plan and Essential Safety Measures (ESM's).
• Copy of valid public indemnity insurance (Certificate of Currency).
• Copy of approved structural plans, computations and certification from a registered Structural Engineer.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for a Place of Public Entertainment and Temporary Structures form(PDF, 402KB).

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee.

We may contact you for additional information when assessing your application. 

We will let you know the outcome of your application within 2 weeks. 

Approval is required before occupation and the siting of structures.

In most circumstances, the owner/applicant will need to engage a Victorian registered practitioner in the category of ‘engineer, erector of temporary structures’ to carryout an onsite inspections and to certify all temporary structures associated with the event. This appointment should be made prior to finalising the scheduling of the event to avoid the structure being prohibited from use.

If you'd like to appeal a decision, visit the Building Appeals Board (BAB) website for more information.

Step 1.Check if you need other approvals

It is your responsibility to notify the Owner and Event Manager of any other approvals you may need. This may include approvals or permits related to:

• events
• planning
• parks and infrastructure
• local laws
• health, compliance and safety.

Step 2.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

• A recent copy of the Certificate of Title and Plan of Subdivision, including any restrictions such as a Section 173 Agreement. You can obtain a Certificate of Title from the Landata website.
• Copy of approved occupancy permit from the VBA.
• Written consent from the owner for proposed use of the land.
• Details of the event including a Site Plan, Emergency Evacuation Plan and Essential Safety Measures (ESM's).
• Copy of valid public indemnity insurance (Certificate of Currency).
• Copy of approved structural plans, computations and certification from a registered Structural Engineer.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for a Place of Public Entertainment and Temporary Structures form(PDF, 402KB).

Step 4.Submit your application

Lodge your application at one of our Customer Service Centres.

Frankston Civic Centre
30 Davey Street
Frankston

Seaford Community Centre
1/6 Broughton Street
Seaford

Langwarrin Customer Service Centre
Shop 6, Gateway Shopping Centre
230 Cranbourne-Frankston Road
Langwarrin

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee.

We may contact you for additional information when assessing your application.

We will let you know the outcome of your application within 2 weeks.

Approval is required before occupation and the siting of structures.

In most circumstances, the owner/applicant will need to engage a Victorian registered practitioner in the category of ‘engineer, erector of temporary structures’ to carryout an onsite inspections and to certify all temporary structures associated with the event. This appointment should be made prior to finalising the scheduling of the event to avoid the structure being prohibited from use.

If you'd like to appeal a decision, visit the Building Appeals Board (BAB) website for more information.