Caravan Parks and Moveable Dwellings

Step 1.Apply for Health Business Plan Assessment 

Before starting any building or construction work, we recommend that prescribed accommodation businesses submit their plans to our Environmental Health Officers for review.

This allows you to receive written advice on the design and setup requirements for public health businesses.

To apply, please complete and submit the following application:

Application for Plan Assessment(PDF, 364KB)

It is your responsibility to make sure all required permits and approvals have been obtained. For guidance and support during this process, please contact our Business Concierge.

Step 2.Apply for Caravan Park Registration 

Before operating, your caravan park business must be registered with Council under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2024.

You will need the following information to form part of your application:

• The most recent report issued by the fire authority.
• An up-to-date copy of the Emergency Management Plan for the Caravan Park that was prepared not more than 12 months prior to this application.
• A plan of the Caravan Park clearly indicating:
• 1. The location and number of all buildings and facilities; and
  2. All long-term sites, short-term sites and camp sites;
• The schedule of works for the caravan park, if any, and evidence regarding compliance with the schedule of works.

If you wish to start a new caravan park business or buy an existing caravan park business, please contact us at:

Phone: 9784 1915

Email: health@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 1.Apply for a Pre-Purchase Inspection

Before finalising your purchase, we strongly recommend requesting a Pre-Purchase Inspection.

This inspection provides a report outlining any outstanding requirements for the premises and any current Orders or Notices issued to the business.
Application for Pre-Purchase Inspection form(PDF, 356KB)

It is your responsibility to make sure all required permits and approvals have been obtained. For guidance and support during this process, please contact our Business Concierge

Step 2.Apply for Transfer of Registration 

The new caravan park business owner must apply to transfer the registration of the prescribed accommodation business, and the Transfer of Registration application must also be signed by the outgoing owner.

To begin, email info@frankston.vic.gov.au to request the transfer of registration application.

Before the registration can be transferred, a transfer inspection must be completed by an Environmental Health Officer. Approval will only be granted once all identified matters have been resolved.

Apply for Transfer of Registration

Step 3.Final inspection and registration 

Before operating your Caravan Park business, a final inspection must be carried out by an Environmental Health Officer to ensure your premises complies and to approve Registration.

We recommend booking your inspection at least 5 business days before your planned opening date.

To book a final inspection, contact your Environmental Health Officer:

Phone: 9784 1915

Email: health@frankston.vic.gov.au