Planning permit to run a home business
Many types of business can be run from home if they do not disturb the surrounding neighbours. It depends on the zone of your property.
The Moreland Planning Scheme calls running a business from home a ‘home occupation’.
The Moreland Planning Scheme defines ‘home occupation’ as an occupation carried out in a dwelling, or on the land around the dwelling by a resident of the dwelling. You do not need a planning permit for ‘home occupation’ in a Residential Zone as long as certain things are met. These things are listed in Clause 52.11 of the Moreland Planning Scheme.
A number of types of business cannot be run from home, including business involving the service and repair of motor vehicles on the site.
Speak with your neighbours and tell them about the business you want to run from home. Tell them to contact you first if your home business disturbs them. This way you could solve a problem without Council.
Check Council’s environmental health laws and local laws for other permits you may need.
Rental homes and units
Laws about running a business from home are the same for a rental home or rental unit as for a property that you own.
