Hairdressing, beauty therapy and skin penetration

The below information provides a guide on the approvals and permits typically required for hairdressing, beauty therapy or skin penetration businesses.  

Planning 

All proposals for a home business will require an application for development approval 

Businesses operating from a commercial premise may require development approval if you are proposing to: 

  • Open a new business or change the nature of an existing business 
  • Increase the number of patrons and/or staff on site 
  • Increase the floor area in which you want to operate 
  • Change the operating hours 
  • External building works
  • Provide car parking or increase/reduce car parking 

    Speak to our Planning Services to check the approved use of the premises is compliant with the type of business you want to operate on 9311 8111 or email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

    For more information visit:

    Planning information and FAQs 

    Building

    Where there are any structural installations or alterations you will need a building permit.  

    Works involving alterations and additions to an existing building will usually require a building permit as the proposed fit-out could affect the way the building complies with the Building Code of Australia and applicable Australian standards.  

    If you have questions, contact the Building Services Team on 9311 8188 or email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au  

    For more information on the building permit process and fees, please visit the below pages: 

    Building services information 

    Building forms and fees  

    Health 

    You will need to obtain approval if your business offers any of the following services:  

    • Acupuncture
    • Ear or body piercing
    • Hairdressing 
    • Tattooing  
    • Permanent eyebrow/lip lining
    • Waxing 
    • Electrolysis 
    • Manicure and pedicure 
    • Spray tanning 

        To apply for your approval, complete the hair dressing and skin penetration premises application below and ensure you have provided any supporting information such as floor plan and payment of fees.  

        Hair dressing and skin penetration premises application

        If you have any questions, speak to an Environmental Health Officer on 9311 8188 or email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au  

        Related information 

        Hair dressing and skin penetration premises application 

        Code of practice for skin penetration procedures 

        General guidelines and information for skin penetration procedures

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