Bitou Municipality herewith invites traders to apply for Informal Trading permits for the period 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025, for scheduled sites along the coastal areas. 

Site description

Available stalls per area

Central Beach

• 4 food stalls
• 19 non-food stalls 
• Special products- Massages/ Henna body painting/ surf school/ rental of surfing boards 

Robberg Five (Blue flag)

• 4 food stalls
• Special products- Massages/ Henna body painting/ surf school/ rental of surfing boards

Poortjies Beach

• 2 food stalls

The Waves Keurbooms

• 1 food stall

Natures Valley 

• 3 Stalls

Sanctuary  

• 2 food stalls
• 1 non-food 
• Special products- Massages/ Henna body painting/ surf school/ rental of surfing boards

Beacon Island 

• 1 food stall

Lookout

• 1 non-food stall 

Important notice

• No existing formal businesses (Brick and Mortar) will be allowed to trade on informal trading sites. The intention is to create business opportunities for informal traders.
• Approval of products and permits will be at the discretion of the Informal Trading Steering Committee.

Application forms are available at the Economic Development Offices, Office No 33, Melville’s Corner, Plettenberg Bay. For any enquiries, please contact Wandisile Sebezo at 044 501 3369 or via email wsebezo@plett.gov.za