Planning Bulletin 49 - Caravan parks

This bulletin, to be applied on a case-by-case basis, provides guidance on matters to be taken into consideration in planning for caravan parks, including the development of new or redevelopment of existing parks. This position provides a more flexible approach to encourage and support investment in the caravan park industry.

Key planning objectives for caravan parks are to:

• ensure the development and long term retention of caravan parks as a form of short stay (affordable) accommodation primarily for leisure tourists
• recognise that the commercial sustainability of caravan parks requires some flexibility in product mix, site design and risk mitigation approaches
• plan for and facilitate growth in the caravan park industry
• ensure the compatibility of short stay and long stay uses of caravan parks through appropriate separation
• encourage the development and redevelopment of caravan parks in a manner that responds appropriately to the environment, economy and context, and maintains a minimum standard
• ensure any new caravan parks are located appropriately to their intended market, function and context