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Establishment or occupation of a temporary home

Approval may be granted for landowners to reside in a temporary home on their property for the following:
- shed or class 10a building (prior building approval required);
- caravan or mobile home;
- bus;
- car, van, or other vehicle for up to six months; or
- tent for up to three months.
The circumstances for which approval may be granted are:
- building and plumbing approvals have been obtained for a permanent dwelling on the property;
- the applicant can demonstrate financial capacity and ability to construct the permanent dwelling;
- an adequate source of potable water is available;
- there is adequate means of waste disposal and sanitation available;
- the temporary home is suitably screened from the street so as not to adversely affect the amenity of the area.
Conditions will be imposed on approval and may include:
- construction of the permanent residence is not to cease for more than three calendar months;
- all necessary amenities are provided to the temporary homes;
- only the owners of the property and their immediate family, including a maximum of two adults, reside in the temporary home;
- construction of the permanent dwelling must be completed within a specified timeframe; and
- upon completion and occupation of the permanent dwelling, the temporary home is to be de-commissioned, and in the case of a shed, the removal of all habitable rooms including the kitchen, bedroom, and living rooms.
Complete the application form.

I already have a permanent residence – what about allowing my family or friends to stay in a caravan on my property?

Council has recently amended laws on temporary homes so that owners or occupiers of an existing dwelling can allow family or friends to occupy a caravan on the dwelling allotment for up to 6 months in a 12-month period, under certain conditions.

Conditions
- No approval is required to undertake this activity, however the owner or occupier must notify council within 7 days of the commencement of the activity.
- There must be a permanent residence on the property which has adequate means of waste disposal.
- The caravan must be situated no less than 6 metres from the front boundary, and 3 metres from any boundary fence.
- Occupants must have access to sanitary and laundry facilities.
- Waste material is to be disposed of properly.
To view out fact sheet and notification form, click here.