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City of Parramatta strongly supports small scale and pop-up venues as part of a diverse and vibrant night time economy, and as a way of trialling various business ventures or activities.
Small bars
(Back to top)The City of Parramatta encourages a mix of licensed venues big and small, such as small bars to support a diverse and vibrant night city with great experiences for all.
Small bars are licensed venues with a patron capacity up to 120 people.
It is important to find out whether development consent is required where you propose to establish a small bar.
If development consent is not required because the premises has existing development approval and conditions of consent are not required to be changed, applicants can apply for a small-bar licence directly with NSW Liquor and Gaming.
However, if development consent is required for the premises, you must lodge a development application (DA) with Council.
Important things to consider
Liquor licence applications to NSW Liquor and Gaming, applications for outdoor dining and/or street activity applications to the City can be submitted at the same time, but approval will be provided until any development consents required have been obtained.
Get in touch
(Back to top)If you have any questions on whether you need a development application for your proposed activity, you can get in touch with our Development Advisory Service on 02 9806 5050 or council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Get support
(Back to top)Council has dedicated officers with expertise in night time businesses and can assist you in gathering information about how to start a venture in the City of Parramatta.
If you have any questions you can get in touch with our Night Time Economy Officer on NTE@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
