Permits are required for foreshore activities, including beach weddings, filming/photography, yoga and personal training sessions, surfing competitions and many other similar activities where use of Crown land coastal reserves is required. Our permit application and approval process is simple and straightforward. It starts with just downloading a form (see right).

Surf schools, mobile food vendors and many other types of ongoing commercial activities taking place along the coast require a licence. For more information, contact us on 03 5220 5055 or via email.

We also issue and manage leases for a range of coastal-dependent businesses, including caravan parks in Anglesea and Cumberland River - which are currently leased to private operators - and manage the lease relating to Lorne's Mantra Erskine House resort.

Information for event organisers
Find out why you need to apply for a permit to hold your event on the coast.

Arranging a wedding on the foreshore? Use this form to apply for a permit.

Want to use the coast for film or photography purposes? Apply here for a permit.

Planning to hold an event on the coast? Click here for more information and an application form.