Where do I start?

The City has mapped different areas or zones which have restrictions and approval processes depending on state and local government legislation, which takes into account the needs of the environment.

Currently, Local Planning Scheme No. 3 controls the development and use of land across the City of Stirling - with the exception of the land within the Scarborough Redevelopment Area. Please note, the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) are the responsible authority in this area.

Each zone has rules around:

• What you can build
• How high you can build
• What sort of activities you can use the land or building for, such as residential housing, business, industrial use etc.

The formal Scheme documents comprise of the Scheme Text and Scheme Maps and must be read in conjunction with the Local Planning Scheme No. 3 - Policy Manual.

Development approval

Development approval relates to land use and ensures that a development complies with the relevant Local Planning Scheme, residential design codes (R-Codes) and other relevant legislations and policies.

For example:

• Building a single house, grouped dwellings or multiple dwellings
• Extending or altering an existing building (including sheds, patios, garages, carports and satellite dishes)
• Building a replacement structure (for example, an old patio is being dismantled and another patio is being built as a replacement)
• Changing the use of the subject property
• Conducting business from home.

Building approval

Before building work can start, a permit is required for most residential, commercial and industrial structures, including but not limited to:

• New works

• Alterations
• Additions and extensions
• Swimming pools and spas (including pool safety barriers or fences for pools and spas)
• Patios and sheds.

Please note, property owners intending to undertake building works over the value of $20,000 must apply directly to the Building Commission for an owner-builder approval. The owner-builder approval must be submitted with your building permit application.

There are two ways to submit a request for copy of plans:

Online

To submit an online application, please use the eLodgement service below:

Online lodgement

Offline

If you'd prefer to submit your application offline, please use the form below: 

Offline lodgement

This form can either be submitted in person at the City of Stirling Administration Building or sending the relevant documents by post to:

Development Services, 25 Cedric Street Stirling WA 6021

Please note that only property owners are able to request a copy of plans.