Development (planning) application – what requires approval
A development application is an application made under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3), and is required for most [...]
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Outbuilding (shed) – approval requirements
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define an outbuilding as: ‘An enclosed non-habitable structure that is detached from any [...]
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Business signage: approval requirements
Commercial advertising signs and devices on private land are required to comply with the provisions of the City’s Advertisements [...]
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Carport – approval requirements
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a carport as: “A roofed structure designed to accommodate one or more motor vehicles, [...]
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Swimming pools and spas: safety barrier requirements
Owners and occupiers of a property with a private swimming or spa are required to maintain the barrier so that it is compliant with the [...]
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Patio – approval requirements
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a patio as: ‘An unenclosed structure covered in a water impermeable material which [...]
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CCTV Rebate Scheme
Are you a City of Joondalup resident or business looking at installing new CCTV cameras? The City of Joondalup’s CCTV Rebate Scheme is [...]
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Garage – approval requirements
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a garage as: ‘Any roofed structure, other than a carport, designed to accommodate [...]
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Decks – approval requirements
A deck is a flat or raised platform capable of supporting loads, which is typically constructed outdoors. Decking is often built of [...]
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Change of land use approval requirements
On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian Planning Commission [...]
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Ancillary dwelling (granny flats) – approval requirements
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define an ancillary dwelling, also known as a granny flat, as a: “Self contained dwelling [...]
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Built Strata Applications (Form 15A and Form 15C)
Built strata subdivision is defined by reference to buildings and areas which make up the boundaries of the land parcels, whereas [...]
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Public buildings: approval requirements
A public building is a building, place or part of a building where people may assemble for: Civic, theatrical, social, political or [...]
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Hairdressing premises: approval requirements
To operate a hairdressing establishment within the City, the proprietor must ensure that the premises meets the provisions of the [...]
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Street Walls and Fences
A street wall or fence is any fence or wall, screen or barrier that abuts a street boundary or is located in the front setback area [...]
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Business approval requirements
Starting a business will require some type of approval from the City, even for a home-based business. It is critical to ensure that all [...]
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Pergolas and shade sails – approval requirements
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a pergola as: ‘An open framed structure covered in a water permeable material or [...]
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Retaining walls and site works – approval requirements
A retaining wall is a wall or structure designed and constructed to support soil at a slope steeper than can be naturally supported. [...]
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Building approval certificate applications
Building Approvals A building approval certificate confirms that the residential building has [...]
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Rainwater Tanks – approval requirements
Planning requirements A rainwater tank on a non-residential property will require a Planning Approval should it be located externally [...]
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Joondalup Activity Centre Plan
The Joondalup Activity Centre Plan (JACP) is a strategic planning document developed by the City of Joondalup, provides guidance on the [...]
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Outdoor eating areas (alfresco activities)
Outdoor or ‘alfresco’ eating refers to an area in which tables, chairs and other structures are provided for the consumption of food or [...]
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Skin penetration premises: approval requirements
Skin penetration is a procedure which incorporates the skin or mucous membrane being cut, punctured, torn or shaved. Skin penetration [...]
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Home Business
A home business is a business operating at home by a resident of the property. There are three types of home businesses under the [...]
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Subdivision
Subdivision is the division of land into smaller lots and/or amalgamation of several lots into one larger lot. The potential to [...]
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Development (Planning) application requirements
Amendments to the Residential Design Codes 2024 The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) have released amendments to State [...]
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Swimming pools and spas: approval requirements
A building permit is required before constructing or installing a new swimming pool or spa. A compliant safety barrier (such as a [...]
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Converting a garage to a habitable room (living space)
A carport or garage may be converted to a habitable room (e.g. bedroom, study, living area) if there is sufficient space elsewhere on [...]
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Home indemnity insurance and owner-builder requirements
Home indemnity insurance covers the home owner (and subsequent owners) for residential building work and loss of deposit should the [...]
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Bushfire prone areas – approval requirements
A bushfire prone area is an area identified as being at risk of bushfire as designated by the State Government. These areas can be seen [...]
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Frequently Asked Questions for lodging a building, planning or environmental health application online
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What applications am I able to lodge? Once you become a registered user within the City of Joondalup you can lodge: Building [...]
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Lodging house
Under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911, a ‘lodging house’ is any building or structure or part of the building or [...]
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Public buildings – event approvals
Most events being held in the City require the event organiser to obtain an approval under [...]
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Solar panels – approval requirements
Solar panels on a single house and grouped dwellings do not require development (planning) approval or a building permit. Solar panels [...]
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Fences adjoining public open space
The Dividing Fences Act 1961 does not apply to the Crown land (government) or to land used for public purposes such as roads and paths [...]
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Greywater reuse
Greywater is the term used to describe the wastewater generated from bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, but does not include toilet [...]
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Subdivision – clearance of subdivision conditions
The approval of a subdivision application will usually be subject to conditions that are [...]
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Keeping of pigeons
If you would like to keep pigeons on your property, you must apply to the City for a Certificate of Registration. Unless approved prior [...]
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Deemed to Comply Checks for Single Houses
What is a deemed-to-comply check? The construction of a new single house, or extensions and/or renovations to an existing house may be [...]
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Planning Exemptions
Business as Usual On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian [...]
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Development (planning) application – application process
On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian Planning Commission [...]
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Local housing strategy – building in a housing opportunity area
All buildings proposed at the higher density in Housing Opportunity Areas must be designed having regard to the
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Street entertainment – approval requirements
Street entertainment generally refers to a performance in a public place or on local government land such as the playing of a musical [...]
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Building sustainable neighbourhoods
Building sustainable neighbourhoods is a strategic planning project being undertaken by the City of Joondalup. The project is reviewing [...]
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Keeping miniature animals
Residents may apply to keep one miniature pig or miniature horse in a residential area by seeking
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Starting a new food business
If you are looking to start a new food business, that includes the construction or internal fit-out of a building or mobile food truck, [...]
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Building permit application requirements
There are two types of building permit applications: Certified – an application that has been assessed by a private building [...]
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Keeping of bees
The City’s Animals Local Law 1999 require any person wishing to keep bees, to first obtain written
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Memorials in Public Open Spaces
Memorials provide a place and opportunity for family and friends to remember, grieve, honor and celebrate a person who has passed. [...]
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Changes to Development within Housing Opportunity Areas
Background Housing Opportunity Areas are the 10 areas identified in the City of Joondalup’s Local Housing Strategy and the City’s Local [...]
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