Health facility licence and building applications

Health facility licensing is managed using a single online form which allows users to nominate the purpose of the application. Supporting documentation is required and will be requested during the application.

Applicants must obtain written approval from the Minister for Health and Wellbeing’s delegate before any changes such as building works or the provision of new services may commence.

All applications must be made online.

All applications that relate to capital works must now be accompanied with a detailed letter from your health planner/architect stating compliance with the Australasian Health Facility Guidelines (AusHFG). Applications without the letter will not be assessed. Any departures from Parts A-E and the applicable Health Planning Units must be declared and rationales that ensure patient safety and access must be outlined. 

Types of applications

If you are unsure whether you need to obtain a licence, or whether a change or project regarding a licensed premises will require an application, please contact the Clinical Regulation Policy and Licensing team at Health.Licensing@sa.gov.au or phone (08) 8226 7100.

Obtain a new licence

For either a new premises or an existing premises already providing healthcare services, but to date, have not required a licence

Vary an existing licence or condition(s)

To alter specific condition(s) in the existing licence of a premises. Changes that apply here may include the name of the premises, or the name of the licensee (where the licensee remains the same entity but changes its name).

Significant change to the services provided under an existing licence

Transfer an existing licence to a new licensee

  • To assign a new licensee to an existing licence.
  • The licence continues to be attached to the same premises and is not transferred between premises.
  • This application triggers a fit and proper person check for the new licence holder.

Alter or extend an existing licenced premises

  • This is to conduct alterations including building works at an existing premises.
  • A licence must already be in effect at that premises.

Unapproved works/alterations

When a licensee has commenced building works without approval or undertaken unapproved alterations to the premises, the new works or altered premises may be subject to an immediate minimum 14 day suspension, while Clinical Regulation Policy and Licensing (CRPL) inspect the premises, process an assessment and receive any fees applicable.

If you are unsure whether or a not an application is required, please contact CRPL directly to seek clarification.

Facilities are also required to pay a prescribed fee. Details of the current fees can be found on the fees and charges page.

Complete the online application for Private Hospital and Private Day Procedure Centre.