Short Stay Accommodation

Determine Whether Planning and Building Approval is Required

Planning and building approval is generally required to assess the suitability of your proposed business in your chosen location including signage, in relation to zoning, parking, amenity and general compliance with the Building Code of Australia.

Please contact our Planning Services team:

9531 7777

mailbag@murray.wa.gov.au

Prepare Supporting Documents

Any application for registration of short stay accommodation must be supported by:

• Written approval of the owner of the land or proof that the applicant/s is/are the owner/s of the land
• A plan of the proposed facility showing:
  • The sites, and where applicable, denoting the types of sites
  • The buildings
  • The roads and paths
  • The drainage and waste water disposal systems
  • The location of fire hoses, fire hydrants and extinguishers
• For a nature-based park licence ( i.e. in a natural setting, not close to built up areas and not impacted by natural light), a plan of the proposed facility showing:
  • The sites, and where applicable, denoting the types of sites
  • The buildings
  • The roads and paths
  • The drainage and waste water disposal systems
  • The location of fire hoses, fire hydrants and extinguishers

If renewing a licence and the details have not changed, you do not need to resupply the supporting documents.

Complete and Submit the Application Form

Online:

Complete the Caravan Park and Campground Application form.

In Person:

Download the Caravan Park and Campground Application form.

Visit us with your completed application and copies of your supporting documents:

Shire of Murray Administration Office, 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra 6208 View Map

By Post:

Download the Caravan Park and Campground Application form.

Post your completed application form and copies of your supporting documents to:

PO Box 21, Pinjarra WA 6208

Payment of the Fee

We will process your application and issue an invoice for the payment of the fee. This can be paid online or in person at the Shire’s Administration Office or by posting a cheque or money order to PO Box 21, Pinjarra WA 6208.

The fees for the grant or renewal of a licence are calculated by multiplying the relevant amount by the maximum number of sites including any sites that may be used as an overflow area.

Application Processing and Approval

We will contact you should we require any further information and should all conditions be satisfactorily met, we will issue approval.

Prepare Supporting Documents

Any application for registration of short stay accommodation must be supported by:

• Written approval of the owner of the land or proof that the applicant/s is/are the owner/s of the land
• A plan of the proposed facility showing
  • The sites, and where applicable, denoting the types of sites
  • The buildings
  • The roads and paths
  • The drainage and waste water disposal systems
  • The location of fire hoses, fire hydrants and extinguishers
  • Location of natural features (contours, water courses)

If renewing a licence and the details have not changed, you do not need to resupply the supporting documents.

Prepare Payment

Application Fee: $50

Online Applications:

We will process your application and issue an invoice for the payment of the fee. This can be paid online or in person at the Shire’s Administration Office.

In Person:

Cash, card, cheques and money orders are accepted.

By Post:

Cheques and money orders are accepted.

Complete and Submit the Application Form

Online:

Complete the Camping Application form.

In Person

Download the Camping Application form.

Visit us with your completed application, preferred payment type and copies of your supporting documents:

Shire of Murray Administration Office, 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra 6208 View Map

By Post:

Download the Camping Application form.

Post your completed application form, cheque or money order and copies of your supporting documents to:

PO Box 21, Pinjarra WA 6208

Application Processing and Approval

We will contact you should we require any further information and should all conditions be satisfactorily met, we will issue approval.