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Do I need council approval for a food truck on private property?

A food truck on private property, including an office car park, warehouse yard, school grounds, wedding venue or backyard, needs nothing beyond the booking. Public land, such as a park, reserve, street or footpath, needs that council's Section 68 approval, typically taking two to six weeks.

Do I need council approval for a food truck on private property?

A food truck on private property, including an office car park, warehouse yard, school grounds, wedding venue or backyard, needs nothing beyond the booking. Public land, such as a park, reserve, street or footpath, needs that council's Section 68 approval, typically taking two to six weeks.

Private property

  • The landowner or venue says yes, and that's it.
  • We check access and a flat, safe spot for the truck, nothing more.
  • Offices, warehouses, factories, homes, school grounds, club car parks and hired venues all count.

Public land

  • Parks, reserves, streets, footpaths, beaches and foreshores are council land.
  • Trading there needs a Section 68 approval from that specific council, which typically takes two to six weeks.
  • We help with the paperwork, but the timing is set by the council.

Not sure which you have

  • Tell us the exact address and we'll tell you. A hired hall's car park is private; the park next to it is not.

Go deeper

Council approval guide

Related questions

What is a Section 68 permit? Do you need a permit for a food truck at a school? Do you have public liability insurance?

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Last reviewed 17 September 2026 by The Food Hub team.

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