Outdoor Dining and Trading Policy

Published on 09 May 2024

After hearing community feedback, the new Policy and Outdoor Dining and Trading Design Guidelines have been finalised.

Thank you to everyone who let us know your thoughts on the policy and guidelines to make sure we have the best approach to managing it into the future, so it is equitable and accessible for everyone.

The new policy and guidelines are set to ensure outdoor dining and trading is equitable and accessible, to support businesses and the diverse community so you can continue to go local and dine local!

Outdoor dining has become a great part of Darebin life and we want to keep it that way.

The updated policy and guidelines now provide clear and simple guidance to businesses that consider establishing new or extend existing outdoor dining and trading areas, including parklets.

There were 11 businesses who had existing parklets who chose to keep their parklets and work with Council to ensure the spaces adhere to the new standards including accessibility requirements and 9 chose to discontinue their parklets. To view the new policy and find out more, visit the website.