People dining and socialising outdoors brings vibrancy and buzz to our streets and public spaces.
Hospitality businesses in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will find it easier to get outdoor dining licences this summer with our new and easy to use application form.
We’ve developed guidelines about what’s acceptable for use in temporary and standard outdoor dining spaces. This is to make sure it’s safe and visually appealing for everyone using public space.
The guidelines include advice on things like appropriate street furniture, signage, canopies and umbrellas.
Temporary outdoor dining licenses are generally used for short-term options for the summer as they only include permission for the use of tables, chairs and free standing umbrellas. Each application takes a maximum of five working days to process.
Clear footpath along the building edge (2 metres).
Activity zone (1 metre) along the building edge, with a clear footpath (2 metres).
This guidance aligns with the Public Street Enclosures Policy 2006.(external link)
For more information contact the Council on 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 or email outdoor.dining@ccc.govt.nz
View the temporary outdoor dining guidance document. [PDF, 1.5 MB]
An example of temporary outdoor dining
A standard outdoor dining license is a longer-term option than a temporary outdoor dining license. It also allows for more outdoor furniture such as screens, planters and canopies.
Clear footpath along the building edge (2 metres).
Activity zone (1 metre) along the building edge, with a clear footpath (2 metres).
This guidance aligns with the Public Street Enclosures Policy 2006.(external link)
For more information contact the Council on 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 or email outdoor.dining@ccc.govt.nz
View the standard outdoor dining guidance document. [PDF, 1.6 MB]
An example of standard outdoor dining
There is no application fee for Temporary Outdoor Dining arrangements and rental fees can be made paid monthly.
Charging regime and the minimum annual charge is $600 + GST.
Leased area | Rental calculation (per annum plus GST) |
0m² to 30 m² | 30% of Prime Rental Rate for 0m² to 30 m² |
31m² to 60m² | 30% of Prime Rental Rate for 0m² to 30 m² plus 26% of Prime Rental Rate for 31m² to 60m² |
61m² to 99m² | 30% of Prime Rental Rate for 0m² to 30 m² plus 26% of Prime Rental Rate for 31m² to 60m² plus 20% of Prime Rental Rate for 61m² to 99m² |
Over 100m² | 30% of Prime Rental Rate for 0m² to 30 m² plus 26% of Prime Rental Rate for 31m² to 60m² plus 20% of Prime Rental Rate for 61m² to 99m² |
The Public Street Enclosures Policy 2006 is the Council’s current outdoor dining policy, which enables outdoor dining areas to be provided on some areas of public land adjacent to hospitality businesses. The policy sets out the guidelines for the layout, location and operation of appropriate outdoor dining areas, for example: