Have your say on Council Policy - Camping & Temporary Accommodation

A proposed Council policy that opens up opportunities for camping and temporary accommodation on private land is being advertised for public comment.

The Council Policy for Camping & Temporary Accommodation has been developed following changes made by the State Government in late 2024 and allows for:

• Short-term camping for up to 21 nights,
• Temporary accommodation when building a house, and
• Temporary accommodation using a Tiny Home on Wheels.

The policy includes minimum standards for health and safety (including bushfire risk) as safeguards for campers, neighbours and the environment.

View the draft policy, information brochures and Council report on the Shire's website.

• Draft Council Policy – Camping & Temporary Accommodation Permits
• Draft Public Information Brochure – ‘Camping on Private Land’
• Draft Public Information Brochure – ‘Temporary Accommodation’ (including Tiny Homes on Wheels)
• Council Report & Attachments

Feedback is welcome by email to [email protected] or post to PO Box 48 Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4.15pm on 17 July 2025.