Building Permits

The Building Act (WA) 2011 prescribes that a Building Permit is required before the commencement of most building work. The builder, architect/draftsperson or owner submits the application for a Building Permit. All applications for new buildings, alterations/additions, demolitions and outbuildings must initially be granted development approval in accordance with the provisions of the Shire of Peppermint Grove Local Planning Scheme No 4.

The Building Permit issued for the particular work is void after 12 months from date of issue if the work has not commenced within this time frame.

A Building Permit is required for any building work involving the development of new structures, alterations/extensions, refurbishments, and changes in ground levels. These structures include:

Should the total value of work exceed $20,000 a permit is issued to a registered builder, or in some circumstances, an owner builder.

Owner Builder

To become an owner-builder, you must first obtain owner-builder approval from the Building Services Board, and then a building permit from your local government.

The process and related form to become an owner-builder was amended in February 2019 to streamline determination of approvals.  

Applications must use the current version of Form 75 (dated after 1 February 2019). Applications received on the old form will not be accepted and will be sent back to the applicant. 

When applying you must show that you have sufficient knowledge of the duties and responsibilities involved in being an owner-builder. This can be done by completing an owner-builder course or being registered as a building practitioner.

To apply, complete and submit an owner-builder approval application form and pay the application fee. Fees are updated on 1 July each year.

Further information on lodging an application to become an owner-builder and owner-builder responsibilities can be found on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website

Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval | Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

The Building Permit issued for the particular work is void after 12 months from date of issue if the work has not commenced within this time frame.

Requirements for Lodging a Building Permit

All applications for the above projects must initially be granted Development Approval in accordance with the provisions of the Shire's Local Planning Scheme No 4.

Please refer to Requirements for Development Application for obtaining development approval if Council approval has not already been granted.

Certified

  • Plans and documents for the proposed building structure are supplied to an independent, registered Building Surveying Contractor.
  • A Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) is produced and signed by the Building Surveying Contractor.
  • An application form (BA1) is completed and signed by the applicant, builder and owner.
  • The application form along with the following is submitted to the Shire;
  1. CDC (1 copy of)
  2. All plans and documents listed on the CDC (1 copy of)
  3. A CTF payment receipt
  4. Fees as applicable to the application
  5. Bonds as applicable to the application
  6. Home Indemnity Insurance certificate (dwellings only).

A complete application will be assessed, and a Building Permit will be issued within 10 working days (commencing the day after receipt). If the application is incomplete, an official request for further information will be sent to the applicant.

Uncertified

  • An application form (BA2) is completed and signed by the applicant, builder and owner.
  • The Application form along with plans and documents for the proposed building structure is submitted to the Shire. (see checklist 2 below for required documents and plans).
  • Applicable fees and bonds are paid to the Shire.

A complete application will be assessed, and a CDC and Building Permit will be issued within 21 working days (commencing the day after receipt). If the application is incomplete, an official request for further information will be sent to the applicant.

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Please note that every Building Application with a value of works greater than $20,000 will need to be accompanied by a levy payment receipt issued by the Construction Training Fund.

Payment can be made in the CTF Levy Portal.

For further information please refer to the Construction Training Fund's website.


Submission of Building Applications

Building Applications can be submitted to the Shire in one of three ways.

  1. Email of all documentation to admin@peppermintgrove.wa.gov.au
    • In the case of needing to transfer large files, an online file drop can be arranged.
  2. In-person either by submitting hard copies or providing the application digitally on a USB drive.
  3. By post either by submitting hard copies or providing the application digitally on a USB drive.

Guide to lodging Building Permit Applications

All Building and Demolition Permit Application Forms

Please refer to the Building Commision website for more information or contact them directly.

Building and Energy general queries
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Building Guidelines Brochures

The following building information brochures and websites can assist you with your building projects:

Asbestos Building Information

Asbestos Disposal Instructions

Energy Efficiency Provisions

Owner Builder - Apply for an Owner Builder

Home Fire Safety Advice

Residential Design Codes

Dividing Fence Matters - Overview