Piercing, tattoo, beauty and hairdressing registration
If you want to start or purchase a beauty salon, tattoo shop, hairdresser, barber shop or other businesses that conduct skin penetration procedures, you first need to find out if you need to lodge an application to gain approval by contacting Council’s Duty Planning Officer on 02 4934 9700.
Registering a business
Business that conduct skin penetration procedures must register with Council by submitting a Skin Penetration Premises Notification form.
These businesses include:
- Acupuncture
- Tattooing
- Hair removal
- Colonic lavage
- Ear/body piercing
- Cosmetic enhancement
- Blood cholesterol and glucose measurement
- Beauty treatments
Inspections
You will need to contact Council’s Compliance Team for an inspection at least 48 hours before you plan to commence trading.
Once the business is operational, inspections may be carried out sporadically, or if a complaint is received by Council. There are no routine inspections for hairdressers or barbers unless medium to high-risk skin penetration procedures such as waxing are undertaken or if Council receives a complaint.
Outdoor dining permits
If your food business would like to use public land, such as a footpath, for outdoor dining, you’ll need an Outdoor Dining Permit.
To be eligible, you must already have an approved Development Application (DA) to operate a food business. You’ll also need $20 million Public Liability Insurance noting Council as an interested party and must follow Council’s Outdoor Dining Guidelines and approvals.
Before completing an outdoor dining application, ensure the following requirements are met:
- Location - keep all furniture within your approved area and meet policy requirements.
- Function - maintain safe, functioning furniture (tables, chairs, umbrellas, heating, lighting).
- Safety - keep footpaths and roads clear, manage customer flow and ensure pets are restrained.
- Amenity - follow Council’s Amenity Statement and contribute positively to the area.
- Legal & Compliance - manage waste, minimise noise, close on time, meet alcohol service rules, and maintain required public liability insurance.
How to apply for an outdoor dining permit
How to apply:
Step 1: Please review the above eligibility criteria & requirements. Before starting your application, ensure you have the a detailed site map, legal and compliance documents and clear colour photographs of the frontage ready to upload with your application.
Step 2: Complete and submit an application online via MyCouncil (allow approx. 10 mins).
All progress regarding your application will be communicated via email.
Filming in Maitland
Maitland welcomes and supports film and photography projects, simplifying the application process for filming permits on public land. Start by completing the application, which our team will promptly review. You will then receive a notification regarding the outcome of your application once a decision has been made.
Please note: Application are not required if filming complies with the exempt provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 for Filming.
Contact our City & Visitor Economy team on 02 4931 2816 or business@maitland.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Filming locations
Maitland is a vibrant city filled with authentic charm and rich history, offering a blend of heritage architecture, contemporary structures, rural landscapes and farming, and artistic expressions.
Situated in a highly accessible and central location, Maitland provides convenient connections to diverse landscapes, including renowned wine country and the unspoilt coastline of Port Stephens and Newcastle – all within a 30 to 50 minute drive.
With funding currently available to film in Regional NSW as part of the Premier's Memorandum ‘Making NSW Film Friendly’, now is the time to 'Make It in Maitland'.
Filmed in Maitland
Many award-winning and nominated films have been made in Maitland including:
Register a property for short term rental
All residential dwellings in Maitland can be rented out for short term accommodation. However, any property that intends to be used as a Short Term Rental Accommodation must comply with exempt provisions of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 otherwise prior approval from Council is required.
Registrations for short term rental accommodations are completed via the Planning Portal.
Or contact them directly on 1300 305 695.
Obligations for rental accommodation property owners
If you are interesting renting out your property for short term accommodation, you must first:
- Register via the Planning Portal
- Adhere to fire safety standards, and
- Adhere to existing strata legislation and the mandatory Code of Conduct for the Short term Rental Accommodation, which outlines minimum standards of behaviour and requirements for hosts, guests, booking platforms, letting agents and facilitators.
For more information, accommodation hosts can speak to the Council's Duty Planner on 02 4934 9700.
Apply for a street stall
You need approval to hold a street stall for fundraising or other community activities.
A range of stalls can be applied for, such as a raffle tickets stall, donation collection or food goods stall. These can be set up outside of businesses or other Council land.
Regulated systems for businesses
Cooling towers and warm water systems, known as ‘regulated systems’, are legally required to be properly installed, maintained and cleaned by building owners and occupiers. This helps stop possible Legionnaires’ disease.
All water cooling and warm water systems must be registered with Council.
Register your water system
Only a 'duly qualified' contractor can install, operate, maintain and remove regulated systems. The Office of Fair Trading licenses contractors who undertake this work.
All regulated systems are required to be equipped with an operating and maintenance manual which includes details of inspections and services performed. Manuals and records must be kept on site.
Types of regulated systems
Regulated systems include:
- Water cooling towers (for air conditioning or industrial applications)
- Evaporative coolers (attached to non-residential premises)
- Humidifying systems (for agricultural or industrial applications)
- Warm water systems (including thermostatic mixing valves in hospitals).
Regulated systems can be inspected at any time. Building occupiers who fail to meet the requirements can receive heavy fines or even imprisonment.