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Temporary Accommodation on Private Land Policy Adopted

Temporary Accommodation on Private Land Policy Adopted
25 Feb 2025

The Shire has officially adopted Policy 4.3.1 –Temporary Accommodation on Private Land.

The Shire has officially adopted Policy 4.3.1 –Temporary Accommodation on Private Land.

The policy was endorsed by Council at the 25 February 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting.

The policy establishes a clear and consistent process for assessing and granting approval for
temporary accommodation on privately owned land for an initial 12 months and an extended
24-month period. 

It also permits the use of caravans as temporary accommodation, ensuring compliance with environmental health, safety, and amenity standards.

The adoption of the new policy coincided with Council repealing Policy 4.3.3. – Approval to camp for up to 12
months on land owned by the occupier.