Planning and Building

Learn about the planning and building approval process, building and renovating safety, heritage and development, urban planning, planning and building applications, and policies and legislations.

Develop your property
Understanding the approvals process can be confusing so the City has created this section to help simplify the process
Fast-Track (Development Applications)
Stirling Fast-Track (Development Applications) is a new application service which enable applicants to obtain approval in a more streamlined fashion and in a quicker timeframe
Address and application assistant
Find relevant approvals to start or grow a business in the City of Stirling
Planning and building documents
Find the relevant applications, documents and information sheets
Planning exemptions
Find out more on the Notice of Exemption from planning requirements during State of Emergency
Planning advice
Find out about the City's pre-lodgement advice service and deemed to comply check
Design Review Panel
Find out about the City's Design Review Panel
Lodge an application
There are two ways to lodge a development or building application with the City of Stirling
Track an application
The City's online services allows easy tracking of Development Applications, Building Permits and Copy-of-Plan requests
Application timeframes
Find out how long an application will typical take
Request archived plans
Archived building plans are generally requested by real estate agents, prospective buyers and home owners
Development applications open for public comment
Find out about development applications that are open for public comment
Urban planning
The City of Stirling's Local Planning Strategy provides guidance and direction on land use planning across the City
Development Assessment Panel (DAP)
The Development Assessment Panel (DAP) is an independent body which determines certain development applications
Heritage and development
The City of Stirling’s heritage buildings, sites and objects are marked by metal plaques
Unauthorised works and building safety
Retrospective approval may help those who are buying or selling a property that has an unauthorised structure
Trees and development
Trees must be protected, retained and planted when developing
Stirling property maps
Explore the City's property maps

Planning and Building

Develop your property

Fast-Track (Development Applications)

Address and application assistant

Planning and building documents

Planning exemptions

Planning advice

Design Review Panel

Lodge an application

Track an application

Application timeframes

Request archived plans

Development applications open for public comment

Urban planning

Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

Heritage and development

Unauthorised works and building safety

Trees and development

Stirling property maps

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