Urban Planning
The Urban Planning Business Unit is responsible for assessing applications for planning approval, assessing applications for subdivision, administering the Town Planning Scheme and Council Policies, and providing general land use planning and zoning advice.
Planning approval is required in most instances prior to commencing building works and/or changing the use of a building.
Information sheets have been prepared to assist customers in understanding the applicable planning requirements for the following development types:
• Single houses including additions;
• Building works and change of use;
• Pergola;
• Shade sail;
• Outbuilding;
• Fencing;
• Home Office and Home Occupation;
• Signatures on application forms for planning approval;
In addition, relevant application forms, checklists, fees and policies and legislation can be accessed via the links to the left.
Further information can be obtained by contacting a Council Officer on 9311 8111 or at the front counter of the Council’s Administration Building.
The following links to other websites contain planning related information that may assist you:
• Western Australian Planning Commission
• Heritage Council of Western Australia
• State Administrative Tribunal
• Landgate
