Apply for a licence

Before you apply

Before you submit a caravan park or camping ground application you must make sure the site has:

• planning approval
• building approval
• plumbing approval.

How to apply

To apply for a caravan park or camping ground licence, you need to:

• download and fill in the Local Law Licence Accommodation / Camping Grounds Application Form(PDF, 836KB) and return it to us with payment. You can submit your application in person at our customer service centres, by post or email. Please see connect with us for our contact information.
• include with your application a plan to scale of the operation including a layout plan.

Delays in the assessment and approval process will occur if you don’t include the information required.

For more information, please call us on 07 3412 3412.

Process once application is submitted

• Submit your caravan park or camping ground application to us using the approved form. You are responsible for making sure the application is complete.
• We will review your application and plans within the legislative or agreed timeframes. We will contact you if we need more information.
• When we approve your plans, you may begin the fit out. Your building certifier and licensed plumber will advise if any other building or plumbing approvals are needed.
• When you finish the fit out, you must contact us for an inspection before you start to trade.
• When we approve your licence, you can then start running your caravan park or camping ground in line with the approved conditions.
• We will inspect your business regularly.

Public liability insurance

We do not need you to have public liability insurance for this approval, but we recommend you to research all options regarding your business insurance requirements.

Renovations and alterations

If you are making changes like renovating an existing licensed caravan park or camping ground you will need to download and complete the Local Law Licence Accommodation / Camping Grounds Application Form(PDF, 836KB) to amend your licence.

Licence transfers

If you are buying a caravan park or camping ground with an existing licence you will need to apply for a transfer of that licence.

You might want to consider a presale inspection before buying a licensed short-term accommodation premises.

You can apply for a presale inspection by downloading and completing the PS2 - Property Information (Non Residential) Form(PDF, 666KB) (option 26).