Understand planning permit requirements for bed and breakfast accommodations in Benalla. Learn about zoning regulations, accommodation business guidelines, and application processes under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
The term ‘Bed and Breakfast’ comes under the land use term ‘Accommodation’. The need for a planning permit is determined by the zone and overlays on the land.
Under the Benalla Planning Scheme, bed and breakfast is defined as “a dwelling, used by a resident of the dwelling, to provided accommodation for persons away from their normal place of residence”.
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A permit is required in both rural and residential zones if:
Permits are required to run a bed and breakfast in most other zones.
If there are swimming pools or spas that recirculate water at the site then separate registration is required with Council’s Health Department.
Separate building approval is required for all pool and spa fencing.
If you’re unsure whether you need a planning permit and would like to discuss it with us, call and book for a discussion about your proposal.
A planning permit may be required for buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling. Bed and breakfasts fall into this category. Planning permits dependent on the zone and overlay provisions are required.
Before commencing work, use or development of a site for a bed and breakfast, call us to set up an appointment to discuss your proposal.
High amenity areas and sensitive areas (including rural and residential areas) are restricted to one advertising sign per premises and the advertisement area must not exceed 0.2 metres squared.
In office and industrial areas, the total advertisement area of all signs must not exceed eight metres squared, not including directional signs.
In areas zoned commercial, the total advertisement area of all signage needs to be less than eight metres squared. This doesn’t include signs with advertising area of less than 1.5m below a veranda, or, if there isn’t a veranda, that are less than 3.7 metres above pavement level.