Apply to operate a caravan park or camping ground

Step 1.Obtain consent for your development

New manufactured home estates or caravan parks must have development consent before applying for an approval to operate.

Site changes, such as number of long term/short term sites, size or layout of sites, also need development consent before applying to renew or amend the approval to operate. 

Find out how to lodge a development application

Step 2.Check compliance

The manufactured home estate or caravan park must comply with the Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021.

For more information see the NSW Department of Planning website

Step 3.Prepare a community map

 Your application will need to have an electronic copy of a community map that shows:

• Number, dimension and location of sites
• Boundaries of the site and all internal roads
• Location of visitor parking and off-site parking for camp sites
• Facilities including community buildings and fire hydrants and hose reels 

Step 4.Submit your application

Apply to Operate a Manufactured Home Estate, Caravan Park or Camping Ground

Step 5.Pay the fees

We will issue you an invoice for your application fee. Find the applicable fees in our fees and charges

Your approval approval will not be issued until we receive your payment. 

Step 6.What happens next?

After we have reviewed your application, we will contact you to arrange a time to inspect the site. 

Our officers will work with you to rectify any compliance issues identified.

Once the inspection has been completed and all outstanding compliance issues have been resolved, we will issue you with an updated Approval to Operate (ATO).