Lodge an application

Note: The City will not be accepting in-person or online lodgement of Building Permits and Development Applications from 12.00pm on Friday 22 December 2023 to 8:30am on Tuesday 02 January 2024. Applications can be lodged as normal from 9.00am on Tuesday 02 January 2024.

The City's online lodgement service enables customers to easily lodge a building permit or development application online in a few simple steps.

The new online service enables the lodgement of applications without prior registration for new customers, with existing customers able to lodge applications via their existing login details.

Please note the City can only accept certain applications offline (via the front counter at our Administration Centre) or via email.

Methods of lodgement

Online lodgement	Front Counter / Mail	Via email
Development Applications	Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) Applications	Subdivision Clearance
Building Permits (BA1 and BA2)		Written Planning Advice
Demolition Application (BA5)		Notice of Completion (BA7)
Footpath Activation Permit
Deemed-to-Comply Check
Building Approval Certificate
Occupancy Permit (BA9)
Section 39 and/or Section 40 Certificate

Required lodgement information

Once received the City’s officers will check your application to confirm it is complete and ready for assessment. If further information is required, the City will contact you to request this information.

The application will not be lodged until all required information including payment has been submitted and the application is capable of assessment by the City.

Once lodged, the City will endeavour to assess and determine your application in a timely and efficient manner.

Planning

Single houses and additions to single houses

Document type	Patio, outbuilding, fence, retaining walls	Carport and garage	Residential additions	Ancillary dwelling	Single dwelling
Development Application Form	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Site Plan	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Certificate of Title	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Strata plan for all developments with common property ¹	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Floor Plan ²	No - normally combined in site plan	Required	Required	Required	Required
Elevations	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Clean Site Feature Survey (must be in AHD and endorsed by a licensed land surveyor)	No - for patios and outbuildings where levels are not changing but this must be indicated on the plans. Yes - for patios and outbuildings on sloping sites and/or have alterations to levels proposed. No - for front fencing, unless retaining is proposed.	Not required if levels are not changing, however FFL must be shown – i.e. showing no change to existing levels. If sloping site or changing levels, site survey required.			Required
Overshadowing diagram	Not required	Not required			Only required if there is a southern adjoining residential property
Colours and materials schedule	Only required if the property is in Heritage Protection Area OR if property on Heritage List	Only required if the property is in Heritage Protection Area OR on Heritage List OR if required by Design Guidelines

Grouped and multiple dwellings

Document type	Grouped dwelling	Multiple dwellings
Development Application Form	Required	Required
Site Plan	Required	Required
Certificate of Title	Required	Required
Strata plan for all developments with common property ¹	Required	Required
Floor Plan ²	Required	Required
Elevations	Required	Required
Clean Site Feature Survey (must be in AHD and endorsed by a licensed land surveyor)	Required	Required
Pre-Calc Plan	Required	Required
Overshadowing Diagram	Only required if there is a southern adjoining residential property
Colours and Materials Schedule	Only required if the property is in Heritage Protection Area OR if property on Heritage List

Commercial / Industrial / Change-of-use

Document type	Change of use	Commercial / Industrial
Development Application Form	Required	Required
Site Plan	Required	Required
Certificate of Title	Required	Required
Strata plan for all developments with common property ¹	Required	Required
Floor Plan ²	Required	Required
Elevations	Required	Required
Clean Site Feature Survey (must be in AHD and endorsed by a licensed land surveyor)	Not required if no works component	Yes, for new developments and additions
Overshadowing Diagram	Required	Only required if there is a southern adjoining residential lot OR if required in Structure Plan or Local Development Plan
Colours and Materials Schedule	Required	Required

Home businesses

Document type	Is it required?
Development Application Form	Required
Site Plan	Required
Certificate of Title	Required
Strata plan for all developments with common property ¹	Required
Floor Plan ²	Required
Home Business application Form	Required

Signage

Document type	Is it required?
Development Application Form	Required
Site Plan	Required
Elevations	Required
Certificate of Title	Required
Strata plan for all developments with common property ¹	Required
Colours and Materials Schedule	Yes - with graphics and images
Supplementary information including: Dimensions of each sign (width, height, and depth) Type of structure on which advertisement is to be erected Height above ground level to top and underside of sign Information about any sign illumination including any specifications and luminance Period of time for which advertisement is required Details of signs (if any) to be removed if this application is approved.	Required

Subdivision clearances

Document type	Is it required?
Subdivision Clearance Application Form including completed checklist	Required
Two (2) copies of a Deposited Plan / Survey Strata Plan	Required
Any supporting information as may be required by the City to enable it to be determined how each local government (LG) condition has been met (refer "Subdivision Clearances Information Sheet")	Required
Payment of the relevant clearance fee	Required
Where applicable evidence that completed instruments imposed on behalf of the City have been registered with Landgate (for example noise notifications under section 70A or a restrictive covenant under section 129BA of the Transfer of Land Act 1893 as amended)	Required

JDAP Application

Please refer to the City’s Development Assessment Panel (DAP) - Application Lodgement document.

Submit a DAP Application, either:

In-person - at the City’s Administration Centre (25 Cedric Street, Stirling) with payment made at the time of submission and a copy of the hard and electronic copy of the entire submission
Via post - with payment, hard and electronic copy of the entire submission included in the postal package with fees either via Credit Card Authorisation Form* or cheque.

Please note that DAP applications CANNOT be lodged electronically via the City’s online lodgement system.

Building

Certified Building Permit (BA1)

Document type	Classes 1 and 10	Classes 2 and 9
Completed BA1 application for building permit certified	Required	Required
Completed BA1 application for building permit certified form signed by all owners of the land/property or A copy of an offer and acceptance form signed by all vendors and purchasers of the land/company	Required	Required
Building Commission owner-builder approval letter where applicable. A Registered Builder is required for most building works with a value above $20,000. Please refer to the Fees, Charges and Payments information sheet.	Required	Required
For building work with a value over $20,000, home indemnity insurance certificate from an approved insurer where applicable ( Note: Not required for owner builder)	Required	Required
BA3 - certificate of design compliance (signed by private building surveying contractor)	Required	Required
BA20 - Notice and request for consent to encroach or adversely affected (where applicable) or Consent or court order for work encroaching on other land or adversely affecting other land (where applicable)	Required	Required
Clean Site Feature Survey (must be in AHD and endorsed by a licensed land surveyor)	Required	Required
Completed construction training fund levy form where applicable	Required	Required
Payment of the required building permit application fee	Required	Required
One set of plans, details, specifications and documents as specified in the certificate of design compliance Plans and details must be legible This set of details is to include a copy of each technical certificate that have been signed by a specialist (e.g. structural engineers or other professional consultant) which is part of the certificate design compliance.	Required	Required
All prescribed authorities have been obtained where applicable : Approved development application (where required under the Planning and Development Act ). Please note that the building permit plans must match the development approval plans Heritage notification to Heritage Council Water Corporation approval where necessary e.g. if work is near/over a sewer or water main.	Required	Required
Details of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Commissioner’s advice where applicable	Required	Required
Details showing stormwater collection and containment of water on site	Required	Required
Copy of alternative design solutions where applicable	Required	Required

Uncertified Building Permit (BA2)

Document type	Is it required?
Completed BA2 application for building permit uncertified	Required
Completed BA2 application for building permit uncertified form signed by all owners of the land/property or A copy of an offer and acceptance form signed by all vendors and purchasers of the land/company	Required
A certificate of owner-builder approval issued by the Department of Building and Energy or, details of the nominated building contractor are required in most instances where building work has a value of $20,000 or more. Please refer to the Fees, Charges and Payments information sheet.	Required
For building work with a value of $20,000 or more, a current home indemnity insurance certificate from an approved insurer is required (unless otherwise exempted).	Required
BA20 – Notice and request for consent to encroach or adversely affected (where applicable) or Consent or court order for work encroaching on other land or adversely affecting other land (where applicable)	Required
Clean Site Feature Survey (must be in AHD and endorsed by a licensed land surveyor)	Required
Completed construction training fund levy form where applicable	Required
Payment of the required building permit application fee	Required
One set of plans, details, specifications and documents as specified in the certificate of design compliance Plans and details must be legible This set of details is to include a copy of each technical certificate that have been signed by a specialist (e.g. structural engineers or other professional consultant) which is part of the certificate design compliance.	Required
All prescribed authorities have been obtained where applicable : Approved development application (where required under the Planning and Development Act ). Please note that the building permit plans must match the development approval plans. Heritage notification to Heritage Council Water Corporation approval where necessary e.g. if work is near/over a sewer or water main.	Required
Site plan (minimum scale 1:200) showing: Clearly indicate all property boundaries, boundary dimensions and existing buildings A permanent datum point, contour, spot levels and feature survey of the property (may be required to be carried out by a Licensed Land Surveyor Position of effluent disposal system (unsewered areas only) Clearly indicate the distance from the property boundaries to the proposed building Show the proposed finished floor level to the residence Height and extent of proposed earthworks Existing sewer and stormwater drains and/or easements Locations and heights of stabilised embankments e.g. retaining wall(s) North point Show verge and road features including traffic islands crossover, trees stormwater grates & services Indicate all structures and/or buildings on adjoining lots within 3m of the lot boundary Stormwater disposal details.	Required
Floor plan (minimum scale 1:100) showing: Detailed plan view of every storey of the proposed design All dimensions of the proposed building(s) Room names Location of windows and doors showing their sizes Smoke detector location(s) Ridge, valley, eaves line and downpipe locations.	Required
Elevations (minimum scale 1:100) showing: Existing ground and proposed finished floor and ground levels Location and dimensions of doors and windows (including direction of opening) e.g. fixed, sliding, awning Height of ceiling Types of materials used.	Required
Details (minimum scale 1:50, 1:20 and larger where appropriate) Provide details, where applicable for: Footings to walls, piers, posts and columns Stump details to sub floor Connection details of structural members Bulkheads Waterproofing details Connection of new work to existing structure Method of maintaining a waterproof connection between new and existing work Any other details as maybe required to clearly indicate the proposed works. Please note, that in some instances, these details will need to be certified by a Professional Structural Engineer.	Required
Energy efficiency Building Code of Australia energy and water efficiency verification Building Code of Australia glazing calculator	Required
Specifications Two (2) complete specifications must be submitted with your application All other information not shown on the drawings, which is necessary to show that the building will, if constructed in accordance with the specifications, comply with the provisions of the Building Code of Australia	Required
Termite management to include details of : Name of chemical or physical barrier The extent of the barrier Details of the barrier at change of level/s and or at the points of attachment of new work to the existing.	Required
Two complete and separate sets of scaled structural engineers documents (signed as certified by a professional structural engineer) Site report Site classification as per the Building Code of Australia Details for earthworks, foundations and drainage. Footing, floor, suspended floor and slab detail Concrete specifications Footing dimensions Reinforcement size and waterproof membrane and location Slab thickness. Structural beams, columns, piers, lintels, framed construction, roof construction etc Retaining wall Drawing and specification of materials to be used. Two storey construction All structural elements.	Required
Water Corporation approval where required, i.e. consent letter or stamped approved plans from the Water Corporation of Western Australia authorities if work is near/over a sewer or water main.	Required

Demolition Permit (BA5)

Document type	Is it required?
Completed BA5 application for demolition permit	Required
Completed BA5 application for demolition permit signed by all owners of the land/property or A copy of an offer and acceptance form signed by all vendors and purchasers of the land/company	Required
Building Commission owner-builder approval letter where applicable. A Registered Builder is required for most building works with a value above $20,000. Please refer to the Fees, Charges and Payments information sheet.	Required
For building work with a value over $20,000, home indemnity insurance certificate from an approved insurer where applicable ( Note: Not required for owner builder).	Required
BA3 - certificate of design compliance (signed by private building surveying contractor).	Required
BA20 - Notice and request for consent to encroach or adversely affected (where applicable) or Consent or court order for work encroaching on other land or adversely affecting other land (where applicable).	Required
Clean Site Feature Survey (must be in AHD and endorsed by a licensed land surveyor)	Required
Completed construction training fund levy form where applicable	Required
Completed asbestos assessment form	Required
Payment of the required building permit application fee	Required
One set of plans, details, specifications and documents as specified in the certificate of design compliance Plans and details must be legible This set of details is to include a copy of each technical certificate that have been signed by a specialist (e.g. structural engineers or other professional consultant) which is part of the certificate design compliance.	Required
All prescribed authorities have been obtained where applicable: Approved development application for demolition works where required under the Planning and Development Act or Where entered on the Heritage List contained within the City’s Local Planning Scheme No: 3 Where within a Heritage Protection Area Where entered on the State Register of Heritage Places Where subject to an order under Part 6 of the Heritage Act WA 1990. Heritage notification to Heritage Council of Western Australia where applicable Water Corporation approval where necessary e.g. if work is near/over a sewer or water main.	Required
Notifications letter to gas, water services, electricity and telephone services for disconnection. Note: The water supply will be required to remain connected until the demolition work is complete as it will be required to dampen down excessive dust.	Required
Plumber notification/confirmation of drainage cut and seal or septic tank removal	Required
Rat baiting confirmation letter from a licensed pest control company	Required
Building permit for demolition work where necessary e.g. demolition and/or remedial works proposed to party walls or similar	Required
In the case of strata developments only, a letter of approval for demolition may be required from other property owners or the strata manager	Required

Occupancy Permit (BA9)

Document type	Is it required?
A Certificate of Construction Compliance (form BA17) signed by a registered private building surveyor	Required
Evidence of approval from relevant authorities, dependent on the building or structure	Required
A completed Notice and Request for Consent to Encroach or Adversely Affect form (BA20) and an unauthorised works form is applicable	Required
Payment of any fees as detailed in the Building Permit Fees and Charges.	Required

Notice of Completion (BA7)

Document type	Is it required?
Completed BA7 form	Required

Health

Section 39 / 40 Certificate

Document type	Section 39	Section 40
A written request for a section 39 and/or section 40 certificate, including the name and address of the premises and the name and contact details of the applicant	Required	Required
Section 39 certificate of local government (form LLD14)	Required	Not required
Section 40 certificate of local planning authority (form LLD15).	Not required	Required
A plan detailing the extent of the licensed area	Required	Required
The $100.00 application fee.	Required	Required

Online lodgement

Step 1 - Which type of user are you?

New users - click on the new customers lodgement button below
Existing customers - click on the existing customers log in button below.

Step 2 - Complete your application

Fill out the relevant information and attach the required supporting documents.

Step 3 - Lodge the application

Lodge the application and pay the fee. Payment of applications can also be made via invoice and paid at a later date if desired.

Existing customers

New customers

Lodge

For assistance with lodgement, please review the eLodgement Guide.

Document name	Downloadable files
Planning Fees and Charges	216.3KB (PDF)
Credit Card Payment Form	144.8KB (PDF)
Deemed to Comply Check Information sheet - single house	245.7KB (PDF)
Building Permit Fees and Charges	255.6KB (PDF)
Application for Development Approval	277.9KB (PDF)