Townsville City Council | RV Strategy
4.4 E ncourage Private Sector to Provide Additional Accommodation Planning Considerations A development approval under the Townsville City Plan 2014 is required for proposals involving expansion of existing caravan parks or development of new RV and camping facilities. The Townsville City Plan 2014 does not currently differentiate between the scale or facilities proposed, with requirements generally modelled on large commercial tourist parks. It can be complex to navigate for caravan park owners wishing to diversify their business or for developers of selfcontained campgrounds. The Queensland Next Generation Tourism Planning Guideline (2014) provides guidance about prioritising tourism uses within planning schemes and would provide direction for an amendment to the Townsville City Plan 2014 regarding extensions to existing caravan parks and development of new campgrounds.
An amendment would support local businesses providing a range of accommodation options for the RV and camping tourism sector. Changes to the Townsville City Plan 2014 are made in conjunction with a review of applicable fees and charges.
OPTION 4.4.1 Investigate amendments to the Townsville City Plan 2014 regarding extensions to existing caravan parks and development of new campgrounds in line with the different scales of camping uses identified in the Townsville camping options matrix
OPTION 4.4.3 Investigate amendments to planning and development Fees and Charges regarding extensions to existing caravan parks and development of new campgrounds in line with the different scales of camping uses identified in the Townsville camping options matrix
OPTION 4.4.2 Investigate amendments to the annual Townsville Infrastructure Charges Resolution 2019 regarding extensions to existing caravan parks and development of new campgrounds in line with the different scales of camping uses identified in the Townsville camping options matrix
OPTION 4.4.4 Amendment to Local Laws to align with the Townsville camping options matrix and infrastructure requirements OPTION 4.4.5 Maintain communications with private sector and accommodation providers to review policy amendments and options for suitability with industry
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