Commercial Trading

What is a Commercial Hire Site?

Commercial Hire Sites (CHS) are locations that have been identified by the City as suitable for use by commercial operators to provide temporary, pop-up style leisure and active tourism activities.  Examples of such activities that may be undertaken at a CHS include but are not limited to:

  • Ticketing booths out of a marquee or trailer
  • The hiring of recreational equipment such as bicycles, beach umbrellas, kayaks, stand up paddle boards
  • The operation of designated tours, classes or guided activities.

The map below shows the Commercial Hire Site Locations within the City.

Map of the City of Busselton showing permit sites

 Click on the map to enlarge the image.

Commercial Hire Site trading permits are duly issued under the - City Of Busselton Local Government Property Local Law 2010.

Under the conditions of a CHS trading permit, CHS activities must comply as follows:

  • Be of a temporary and non-exclusive nature
  • Equipment cannot be left on-site when the CHS is not in use
  • All equipment must be removed from City property at the end of each trading day
  • Access to services such as Power and Water are NOT available at CHS

 

How do I apply to trade at a Commercial Hire Site?

The City of Busselton undertakes an Expressions of Interest (EoI) process every two (2) years, inviting applications for operators to take up trading opportunities (non-food) at designated locations across the City, by means of a Commercial Hire Site trading permit.

The terms of a permit for Commercial Hire Site permit at any location may be for a period up to two (2) years.

Expressions of Interest for permits valid 2025 - 2027 have now closed.

Applications for any designated Commercial Hire Site locations that remain vacant after the EOI process may be applied for by submitting the Commercial Hire Site - Application Form below.

Apply here:

Commercial Hire Site - Application for the use of Local Government Property » City of Busselton

Applications for Food Vendor Permits are subject to a separate EOI, details below under Mobile Food Vendors.

Commercial Activity Permit

If you would like to use City owned or managed land such as parks and reserves that is not a designated Commercial Hire Site, for your commercial business offering, please complete the Commercial Activity Permit Application. 

To apply for a commercial activity permit:

  • you must be able to demonstrate why an available Commercial Hire Site (CHS) cannot be used; and
  • fees are based on the location that you require and frequency of trading as listed in the City’s Adopted Fees and Charges.

Apply here:

Commercial Activity Permit - Application for the use of Local Government Property » City of Busselton

Further Information  

 

Guidelines Commercial Hire Site Permits 2025

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