A structure plan is a planning document consisting of text and maps which identifies how land [...]
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a pergola as: ‘An open framed structure [...]
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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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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define an outbuilding as: ‘An enclosed non-habitable
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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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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a patio as: ‘An unenclosed structure [...]
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A retaining wall is a wall or structure designed and constructed to support soil at a slope [...]
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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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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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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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On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian Planning Commission [...]
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There are two types of building permit applications: Certified – an application that has been assessed by a private building [...]
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Under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911, a ‘lodging house’ is any building or
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a carport as: “A roofed structure designed to [...]
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a garage as: ‘Any roofed structure, other [...]
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If you would like to keep pigeons on your property, you must apply to the City for a Certificate of Registration. Unless
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Effective from Monday 3 July 2023. Building Construction Industry Training Fund (BCITF) and Building Service Levy are State Government [...]
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A demolition permit is required for demolition, dismantling or removal of a building or incidental
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Lodgement Once an application has been lodged the City will check to ensure all necessary information has been provided. If further [...]
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Building Approvals A building approval certificate confirms that the residential building has been assessed by a private building [...]
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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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Commercial space to suit your business size There are a range of premises options and support services to suit your business [...]
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A City officer is available in person and by phone to answer general enquiries between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The City can [...]
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There is currently no approved activity centre plan for the Warwick Activity Centre. In the [...]
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A building permit is valid for two years from the date of issue. After that date, it ceases to have effect. Where building works have [...]
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A building permit application is an application made under the Building Act 2011 and Building Regulations 2012, and is required for [...]
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Once building works have been completed the builder is responsible for lodging a Notice of Completion (BA7 form) with the City within [...]
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Most events being held in the City require the event organiser to obtain an approval under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act [...]
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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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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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The City encourages land owners and/or applicants to discuss proposals with neighbours that may be affected by building work. [...]
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Local Planning Scheme The City’s local planning scheme is Local Planning Scheme No. 3, often known as LPS3. LPS3 classifies land [...]
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