Some aspects of Online Services such as making a payment and lodging a request or application may be unavailable due to maintenance between 5:00 PM Friday 3 May to 5:00 PM Saturday 4 May. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Council's customer service centres will be closed on Anzac Day 25 April and will reopen 8:30 AM Friday 26 April. Anzac Day services are being held throughout Moreton Bay and some roads may be impacted by closures.
Find your local service and check road closures
Some events or activities on private land may require you to apply for approval. This will also depend on if the land or location has the correct approval under the Planning Scheme.
Under Local Government Act 2009, a private property becomes a public place if any of the following apply:
If you are considering holding an event or activity on private land that will meet the criteria for a public place, you may need to submit an events local law approval application for approval under the Events Local Law 2023. Find out more about submitting this application by visiting Events on public land and roads..
Council regulates these activities to ensure they are carried out safely while taking other public space users and residents into consideration, and to maintain the purpose and amenity of our public spaces.
You will need to provide written consent from the landowner to hold an event on private land.
If you are unsure whether your activity requires an approval, please contact Council on (07) 3205 0555.