The applicant for an approval must be a legal entity (e.g. person/s or company. Note - a trust name, business name or shop name is not a legal entity and cannot be the approved holder).

Plans

Caravan parks and camping grounds must be set out in accordance with Council requirements.

To assess the suitability of your premises, you are required to submit the following plans with your application.

• Layout plans detailing the intended location of all caravan sites, buildings, cabins, camping areas and access roads to a suitable scale (e.g. 1:100). Ensure your plans show:
  • size and number of each campsite and caravan site
  • site boundaries, outlines of buildings and the use of the adjoining properties
  • the position and number of all amenities (toilet, shower and laundry facilities)
  • the position of all water points and waste receptacles
  • details of water quality, reticulation and drainage.

If you are not the owner of the land on which the caravan park or camping ground is to be situated, you will need to provide the written consent of the land owner.

You can download an example plan.

Public liability insurance

Whilst Council does not require you to have public liability insurance for this approval, you should research all options regarding your business insurance requirements.

Application process – new business

This process is for starting a new caravan park or camping ground that requires a licence with Council.

You must ensure the site has relevant planning approval, building approval, and plumbing approval before you submit a caravan park or camping ground application.

• Submit your caravan park or camping ground application to Council using the approved form. You are responsible for ensuring the application is complete.
• Council will process your application and plans within the legislative or agreed timeframes. Council will contact you should additional information be required to process your application.
• When Council approves your plans, you may begin the fit out. Your building certifier and licensed plumber will advise if any other building or plumbing approvals are required.
• Upon completion of the fit out, you must contact Council for an inspection prior to commencing operation.
• When Council approves your licence, you can then commence operation of your caravan park or camping ground in accordance with the approved conditions.
• Council will inspect the premises on a regular basis.

Application process - taking over

This process is for taking over an existing caravan park or camping ground licence.

You may apply for a search of Council records to confirm that there is a current approval and to ascertain the current level of compliance. This process may require written permission from the vendor.

• Submit your caravan park or camping ground application to Council using the approved form. You are responsible for ensuring the caravan park and camping ground application is complete.
• Council will process your application within the legislative or agreed timeframe. Council will contact you should additional information be required to process your application.
• When Council approves your application, you can commence operation in accordance with the approved conditions.
• Council will inspect the premises on a regular basis.

Application process - making changes

This process is for making changes to an existing caravan park or camping ground.

Adding extra facilities or renovating your premises could change current planning, building and plumbing approvals. Contact Council to discuss any changes before you submit a caravan park or camping ground amendment application.

• Submit your caravan park or camping ground amendment application to Council using the approved form. You are responsible for ensuring the application is complete.
• Council will process your application and plans within the legislative or agreed timeframe. Council will contact you should additional information be required to process your application.
• When Council approves your plans, you may begin the fit out. Your building certifier and licensed plumber will advise if any further building or plumbing approvals are required.
• Upon completion of the fit out, you must contact Council for an inspection prior to commencing operations.
• When Council approves your application, you can then operate in accordance with the approved conditions.