Are other approvals needed for caravan parks and camping grounds?

Planning

Before submitting your application, you should make sure that the site has the correct land use for the proposed business and if any Development Approval is needed.

For planning and development information Planning and development – Logan City Council.

Or contact our Development Approvals team for more information.

Building approval

To find out if you need building approval, you can:

lodge an enquiry with us
engage a building certifier licensed with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission
self-assess your proposed work against Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Building Regulation 2006.

For building information, see Building approvalor contact our Building team for more information.

Plumbing approval

Caravan parks and camping grounds may need plumbing and drainage approval for certain activities. This includes if you do not have access to a sewerage connection and have on-site sewage facilities. Plumbing and drainage work must be conducted by a licensed plumber.

For plumbing and draining information Plumbing and drainage or contact our Plumbing and Drainage team for more information.

Swimming pools

Caravan parks and camping grounds with a swimming pool must meet the requirements of the Queensland Development Code MP 3.4 - swimming pool barriers.

Your pool may also require a local law licence for commercial swimming pools, as well as meeting the requirements of the Water Quality Guidelines for Public Aquatic Facilities, 2019.

Advertising signs licence

We have rules about the type and location of advertising signs for businesses. Depending on the type of advertising sign, you may need to obtain a licence. Find out more about advertising signs.

Food business licence

If you intend to sell or serve food on the premises, you may need to apply for a food business licence. Find out more about food business licences.

Are State Government approvals needed?

Electrical Safety

Electrical installations must comply with the requirements of the Queensland Electrical Safety Office. A copy of a current electrical safety certificate of compliance must be provided to Council on an annual basis with the application for the renewal of the licence or as required by an authorised person.

Alcohol

If you want to sell alcohol on the premises, please visit the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation Queensland website for more information.

Business trading name

If you are registering a new business name, you will need to contact the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

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