To start a new accommodation business, please follow the below steps:

Step 1. Contact Councils Building Department to discuss regulations

Step 2. Arrange an on-site visit with an Environmental Health Officer to discuss the requirements

Step 3. Complete an application to Register a New Accommodation Business. You must also submit detailed floor plans, drawn to scale (1:100), with your application.

Step 4. When construction and fit-out is complete, contact Council’s Environmental Health Unit to arrange a final inspection.

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If you are purchasing an existing accommodation business, please complete an application to Transfer Ownership. We would also recommend you request an Inspection and Information of a Registered Premise.

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All caravan parks must be registered with their council in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 2010. Registration of a caravan park will only be granted if we are satisfied that the park complies with the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Park & Movable Dwellings Registration & Standards) Regulations 2010.

If you are wanting to start operating a new or existing Caravan Park please contact the Environmental Health Unit.

For a new Caravan Park you need to complete an Application for Registration of a Caravan Park.

If you are purchasing an existing Caravan Park, please complete an application to Transfer Registration. We would also recommend you request an Inspection and Information of a Registered Premise.