Transfer a caravan park business

In our municipality, all caravan parks must be registered with Swan Hill Rural City Council.

If you are purchasing a caravan park that has an existing business registration, an application must be made to Council to transfer the registration to the new owner of the business.

Caravan parks in Victoria are regulated under Part 14 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2020.

How to transfer

Email

Step 1.Before you apply

Are you starting a new business or changing an existing business?

To avoid costly mistakes, allow our expert team to guide you through the necessary permits for launching your business successfully.

Explore our dedicated page for starting, expanding, or buying a business and complete our concierge questionnaire. Our team will promptly assist you, walking you through the essential processes and permits vital for kickstarting your new venture.

Step 2.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the background information and requirements of operating a caravan park business.

Find out more about caravan park businesses

Step 3.Arrange a pre-purchase inspection

We advise arranging a pre-purchase inspection before entering into a contract to purchase an existing caravan park. A pre-purchase inspection will inform you of any outstanding items or structural requirements placed on the business. A pre-purchase inspection may also help with negotiating the settlement with the existing proprietor. Email our Health Department on health@swanhill.vic.gov.au to arrange a pre-purchase inspection.

Step 4.Gather supporting documents

Your application will need to include:

  • a site plan of the caravan park including location of all buildings
  • emergency management plan
  • a report by the relevant fire authority
  • a schedule of works (if applicable)

Step 5.Download the application form

Transfer of Registration – Caravan park(PDF, 163KB)

Step 6.Email your completed application

Email your completed application form and supporting documents to health@swanhill.vic.gov.au.

Step 7.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

In person

Step 1.Before you apply

Are you starting a new business or changing an existing business?

To avoid costly mistakes, allow our expert team to guide you through the necessary permits for launching your business successfully.

Explore our dedicated page for starting, expanding, or buying a business and complete our concierge questionnaire. Our team will promptly assist you, walking you through the essential processes and permits vital for kickstarting your new venture.

Step 2.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the background information and requirements of operating a caravan park business.

Find out more about caravan park businesses

Step 3.Arrange a pre-purchase inspection

We advise arranging a pre-purchase inspection before entering into a contract to purchase an existing caravan park. A pre-purchase inspection will inform you of any outstanding items or structural requirements placed on the business. A pre-purchase inspection may also help with negotiating the settlement with the existing proprietor. Email our Health Department on health@swanhill.vic.gov.au to arrange a pre-purchase inspection.

Step 4.Gather supporting documents

Your application will need to include:

  • a site plan of the caravan park including location of all buildings
  • emergency management plan
  • a report by the relevant fire authority
  • a schedule of works (if applicable)

Step 5.Download the application form

Transfer of Registration – Caravan park(PDF, 163KB)

Step 6.Bring your completed application to

Customer service

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

72 Herbert Street
Robinvale
VIC 3549

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Step 7.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

Fees

Transfer caravan park business 2024/25 fees
Transfer fee $81

What happens next?

After your application is submitted, there are a few more steps that must be taken before your registration can be confirmed.

Council assesses your application

After your application is received and the application fee has been paid, an Environmental Health Officer will review the submitted documents.

Risk assessment

An Environmental Health Officer will contact you to arrange an appointment to meet onsite and conduct a risk assessment. A report will then be issued listing any non-conformances.

Final inspection

After any non-conformances have been attended to, an Environmental Health Officer will attend to conduct a final inspection.

Certificate of Registration

Following the final inspection, a Certificate of Registration will be issued.

Contact us

Phone

03 5036 2333

 

Email

health@swanhill.vic.gov.au

 

Location

45 Splatt Street,
Swan Hill
VIC 3585
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