Step 1 - Determine if planning or building approval is needed
Planning and building approval is generally required to assess the suitability of your proposed business in your chosen location including signage, in relation to zoning, parking, amenity and general compliance with the Building Code of Australia. Contact us to discuss.
Planning approval is not required for holiday accommodation.
Step 2 - Complete an application form
Online form - Registration of Accommodation Application
Printable form - Registration of Accommodation Application
Step 3 - Gather supporting documents
Any application for registration of short stay accommodation must be supported by:
- Site plan of property
- Floor plan of the accommodation
- Management Plan
- Emergency Response and Fire Management Plan
- Code of Conduct for Lodgers
- Complaints management procedure
- Check-in and check-out procedures (e.g. booking, key collection and drop-off)
- Waste management procedures (e.g. cleaning and rubbish collection).
The application needs to clearly demonstrate that the proposed holiday accommodation can be adequately managed and will not cause nuisance or adversely affect the amenity of the locality.
Our guides may also help to ensure you have complied with the respective acts, codes, local laws, standards and regulations and that you obtain the relevant approvals and licences.
Guidelines for Lodging Houses
Guidelines for Holiday Accommodation including templates for the above-mentioned plans
If renewing a licence and the details have not changed, you do not need to resupply supporting documents.
Step 4 - Submit your application
Your full application (including a complete form and supporting documents) can be submitted:
In person: Administration Office at 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra
Post: PO Box 21, Pinjarra, WA, 6208
Email: mailbag@murray.wa.gov.au
Step 5 - Make payment
If you are submitting your application in person, please bring payment with you.
If you are submitting your application electronically, we will contact you to arrange payment once your application has been registered.
Application fees:
- Lodging House: $197
- Lodging House Renewal: $197
- Holiday Accommodation: $70
- Holiday Accommodation Renewal: $70
Fees and charges
Step 6 - Shire assessment
We will contact you should we require any further information. If all conditions are met, we will issue approval.