Operating a beauty or health premises

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All beauty therapy, hairdressing, tattooing, skin penetration, colonic irrigation and accommodation premises must register with us prior to operation. These businesses must comply with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2009 and associated regulations.

Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) carry out routine inspections. Businesses registered by Council are assessed to ensure they are carrying out correct hygienic practices and complying with standards of practice. New businesses are required to submit plans prior to fit out of the premises for approval.

Before you apply for your Certificate of Registration, there are some things you need to do.

Processes for beauty and health premises

Initial approval

Step 1.Contact Council

Call Council's Building and Planning department on 9205 2200 to discuss your premises and any construction work.

Step 2.Complete application form

Fill out Council’s PHWB Act application form(PDF, 317KB), your application must also include a copy of your premises floor plans.

Step 3.Payment

Pay the application fee of $270.00 listed on the form.

You should not commence construction work on your premises until you have received advice that your application for registration has been approved. Council's Environmental Health Officer may require the removal or changes to any construction work that has not been approved as part of your application for registration.

Once you have approval, you will need to take steps to register your beauty or health premise as well.

Once approved

New owners