Red Line Plans for Liquor Licensing & Hospitality
If you are opening a bar, restaurant, or café in Melbourne, or updating your existing venue, a Red Line Plan is one of the most important documents you will need. This plan defines the legal boundaries of your premises where alcohol can be sold, served, and consumed.
At COAD88 EVAC PLAN, we specialize in drafting professional, high-accuracy Red Line Plans that meet the strict requirements of Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) and local councils.
What is a Red Line Plan?
A Red Line Plan is a detailed floor map of your venue with a continuous red line drawn around the licensed areas. It is a clear map of your venue showing the exact areas where alcohol will be sold, served or consumed. It is a mandatory part of your liquor license application and must be kept on-site at all times for inspection by Victoria Police or liquor inspectors.
A compliant plan must include:
The Red Line: A clear, continuous border showing the licensed area.
Key Fixtures: Locations of the bar, kitchen, toilets, and points of sale.
Outdoor Areas: Clearly marked beer gardens, courtyards, or footpaths.
Technical Details: Proper scale (usually 1:100), a North point, and site address.
Why Red Line Plans Matter for Your Licence
Red line plans help explain to licensing authorities exactly where patrons can drink alcohol within your venue. A well-drawn plan gives you clarity during the application process and helps avoid delays or questions from councils, Victoria Police or liquor inspectors.
Our Services in Melbourne & Victoria
Whether you are applying for a new license, transferring an existing one, or changing your venue’s layout, we provide the technical expertise to get it done right.
On-Site Surveys (Melbourne & Victoria): We visit your venue to take precise measurements, ensuring your CAD drawings reflect the real-world layout.
Professional CAD Drafting: We move beyond hand-drawn sketches to provide clean, professional digital plans that councils and regulators prefer.
Patron Capacity Integration: If required, we can assist in coordinating plans that align with your maximum patron capacity reports.
Why Choose COAD88 for Your Venue?
Navigating liquor licensing can be stressful. We make the drafting process simple and fast.
Expert Knowledge: We understand the specific requirements for different license types (General, On-premises, BYO, etc.).
Audit-Ready Quality: Our plans are designed to pass through the application process without the "back-and-forth" caused by technical errors.
Hospitality Specialists: From small local cafes to large-scale nightclubs, we’ve worked across the entire hospitality sector in Victoria