Caravan Parks Policy

PROJECT COMPLETE

A final Local Planning Policy No. 51: Caravan Parks & Camping Grounds was adopted by the Shire Council on 20 June 2023 and is available in the documents library on this page and at www.denmark.wa.gov.au/plan-build-develop/planning-services/planning-policies.aspx

This included the following minor changes to the advertised draft policy that were proposed as a result of public submissions received:

• Clarifying the need for parks to obtain a license under the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997 in addition to planning approval.
• Providing for details of the designated park manager and approved guest code of conduct to be sent to adjoining landowners.

The report considered by the Council is available at Council Meeting Details » Shire of Denmark .

We are grateful for the consideration, feedback and enquiries received that have contributed to the development of this policy.

The Shire will be notifying all identified unauthorised caravan parks and camping businesses of the adoption of the policy and the need to seek approvals under applicable legislation.

If you have any enquiries please contact Planning Services by email to enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au or telephone (08) 9848 0313.

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The Shire of Denmark has prepared Draft Local Planning Policy No. 51: Caravan Parks & Camping Grounds to clarify approval requirements and development standards for the establishment of new caravan parks on private land.

The proposed draft policy will apply to all land within the Rural and Tourist zones where ‘Caravan Park’ is a discretionary land use in Town Planning Scheme No. 3.

The objectives of the draft policy are to:

• Identify standards for the development of caravan parks and camping grounds in the Rural Zone.
• Enable the approval of small-scale caravan parks and camping grounds in appropriate circumstances.
• Clarify interpretations and facility requirements relating to ‘nature-based’ parks.

Community feedback is invited on the draft policy. Comments can be made in writing by:

• Sending comments through the SURVEY BELOW
• Emailing us at enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au
• Sending a letter to PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333 (please allow for post prior to close of the public comment period)

Public consultation is open until close of business on 31^st May 2023.

Please note that any comments received may be included in a publicly available report to Council on this matter. For further information please contact Planning Services on telephone 9848 0313 or email enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au