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    Buying an existing health premises

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    Buying an existing health premises

     /  Business + InvestmentBusiness in WodongaHealth premisesBuying an existing health premises

    If you are purchasing an existing beauty, skin penetration or tattooing premises, the registration can be transferred to a new owner.

    Hairdressing and make-up premises cannot be transferred as they are a once-off registration .

    All health and beauty premises operating in Wodonga must be registered with council’s Environmental Health team.

    All health and beauty premises are required to comply with the requirements of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 (Vic). The Environmental Health team have developed a Health and Beauty Premises Guide which can be downloaded from the link below. This outlines all the requirements for health and beauty premises. The Victorian Department of Health has also created the Guidelines for infection prevention and control in the hair, beauty, tattooing and skin penetration industries.

    It is recommended that you obtain advice on the required set up and layout early in the planning, construction or fit out stage when planning your new health or beauty business. The registration fee includes a plans assessment by an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) who will assess your plans against the requirements of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 (Vic). The EHO will provide written advice on the suitability of your layout and fit out of your premises before any work commences.

    Cost
    Council’s fees and charges are updated on July 1 each year. You can view our current fees and charges here.

    Processing time
    Please allow two weeks (10 business days) from the time we receive your completed application to the time that a pre-opening inspection is organised.

    To transfer the existing beauty, skin penetration or tattooing business, you will need to complete the following:

    Complete the Transfer of Owner’s Consent form and return it to us:

    • via email ([email protected]),
    • in person (at 104 Hovell Street, Wodonga) or
    • via the post (at PO Box 923, Wodonga Vic 3689).

    A link to download the form is below.

    To ensure faster processing times, please ensure that you submit a floor plan with your application.

    Once the form is received it is processed by the Environmental Health team. You may be asked to provide some additional information before an invoice is generated.

    The invoice will be sent via email with details on how to make an online payment.

    Once payment is received, an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) will conduct an inspection of the premises and provide an inspection report.

    If the transfer is proceeding, complete the Application to transfer a health premises form and return it to us:

    • via email ([email protected]),
    • in person (at 104 Hovell Street, Wodonga) or
    • via the post (at PO Box 923, Wodonga Vic 3689).

    A link to download the application form is below.

    Once settlement has occurred notify council’s Environmental Health team and you will be issued with a Certificate of Registration, emailed to your nominated email address.

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