If you are starting a new business, making changes to an or taking over an existing one, you need to consider the following:
Planning approval
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, see Planning and development.
You con contact our Development Approvals team for more information.
Building approval
To find out if you need building approval, you can:
For building information, see Building approval.
You can contact our Building team for more information.
Plumbing approval
Higher risk personal appearance services 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.
For planning and development information Planning and development – Logan City Council.
Contact our Development Approvals team for more information.
Advertising signs licence
We have rules about the type and location of any advertising signs for businesses. Depending on the type of advertising sign, you may need a licence. Find out more about advertising signs.
Do you need a licence
Check if you need a licence and find out how to apply. If your business provides any service that has a higher risk of causing infection or spreading disease, like tattooing and body piercing, then you will need a higher risk personal appearance service licence.
Design and fit out
Refer to Queensland Health's personal appearance service design and fit-out guide (PDF 3.94 KB)
Are other approvals needed?
Find out if other approvals are need or you need to lodge any other related applications (e.g. for other licences tattoo operator/tottooist or laser).
Training and qualifications
Check if any mandatory qualifications are required. Anyone at your business who provides a higher risk personal appearance service must complete mandatory training requirements.
Mobile businesses
If you are planning to operate from a mobile premises, have a look at Queensland Health’s factsheet licenced mobile premises providing higher risk personal appearance services, what the business proprietor needs to know (PDF 2 KB).
Personal appearance business guide
Review the information in Queensland Health’s booklet Personal Appearance Services Guide for Businesses (1.43 MB).