Development Approval

Planning approval must be obtained from Council before commencement of development or use of land or premises for any purpose.

Submission of an application will require relevant application forms and technical drawings. Applications are subject to fees according to value and complexity.

Subdivision and Amalgamation of Land

Applications for subdivision of land into small lots or for the amalgamation of individual lots are required to be lodged initially with the Western Australian Planning Commission. The Commission then refers each application to the Council for comments and a recommendation. However, the Commission makes the final decision.

Prospective applicants are requested to discuss proposed subdivisions with Council staff.

Planning Policies

Council adopts planning policies relating to the use of land for particular purposes. Some policies apply to land throughout the district, while others apply only to defined areas. The purpose of these policies is to assist towards consistent decision-making when Council is exercising discretionary power provided by way of the provision of the Town Planning Scheme.

Planning department staff advise enquirers of any planning policies or developments affecting particular properties.

Policy statements are available to the public on request.

Planning and Development Enquiries

Enquiries in connection with any matters concerning zoning, development standards, subdivisional proposals and general planning requirements should be made to the Planning Department during normal working hours.