Applying for a Building Permit

Application Assessment Timeframes

In accordance with the Building Act 2011, specific timeframes are given to either approve or refuse an application, as per the list below. This timeframe commences 12am the day after payment of the required fees. 

Supporting Documentation and Prior Approvals

To ensure your application can be assessed within these timeframes, it is important to make sure you provide the Shire with a complete application and obtain other required approval first.

Prior to accepting your building application, our planning team will assess the application and determine if a Development Approval is required. Please note that in most instances Development Approval may be required. For further information please contact the Shires Planning Department on 9188 4444.

The Shire have developed a number of checklists to assist you with determining what supporting documentation is required when preparing your application.

Construction Training Fund Levy

Works over $20,000 will require a Construction Training Fund (CTF) Levy payment.

Visit the Construction Training Fund website to pay the levy - Construction Training Fund | Funding Training, Building Skills (ctf.wa.gov.au).

You will be required to include the receipt of payment with your application documentation.

Fees and Charges

The Building Regulations 2012 prescribe set fees for all applications. You can determine the application fee by reviewing the ‘Development Services’ section of our Current Fees and Charges.

Upon receipt of your complete application, you will be issued a tax invoice which will include the payment options.

Checklists

• Application Checklist (BA1)
• Application Checklist (BA2)
• Application Checklist (BA5)
• Application Checklist (BA9)
• Application Checklist (BA13)
• Application Checklist (BA19)

Application Forms

• BA1 – Application for building permit – Certified
• BA2 – Application for building permit – Uncertified
• BA5 – Application for Demolition Permit
• BA9 – Application for Occupancy Permit
• BA13 – Application for Building Approval Certificate
• BA19 – Request to amend Building Permit or builder's details
• BA22 – Application to extend a Building or Demolition Permit
• BA23 – Application to extend time – Occupancy Permit or Building Approval Certificate

Notices

• BA7 – Notice of Completion

• BA8 – Notice of Cessation

• BA20 – Notice and request for consent to encroach or adversely affect

Information Sheets

• Land Owners Consent 
• Estimate Value of Works
• Permit Types