Development (planning) application – what requires approval
On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian Planning Commission [...]
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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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Development (Planning) application requirements
On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian Planning Commission [...]
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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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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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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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Development Assessment Panel (DAP)
A Development Assessment Panel (DAP) is an independent decision-making body for some larger scale development (planning) applications. [...]
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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 may or [...]
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Applications for Written Planning Advice
What is covered by this application? An application for written planning advice covers any requests for written advice on specific [...]
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Planning Services fees and charges
Item Service Maximum Fee 1 Determination of development application (other than for an extractive industry) where the estimated cost of [...]
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Planning Exemptions
Changes to the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 have been introduced to allow the Minister for [...]
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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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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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Current DAP applications
Current Lots 522, 523 and 524 (102, 104 and 106) Cockman Road, Greenwood Development details: Proposed child care premises. Meeting [...]
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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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Structure plans, activity centre plans and local development plans
A structure plan is a planning document consisting of text and maps which identifies how land is intended to be developed, and provides [...]
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Development (planning) application – public comment
The City encourages land owners and/or applicants to discuss proposals with neighbours that may be affected by a development before [...]
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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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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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Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel (MOJDAP)
Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) are created under the Planning and Development Act 2005 and are independent entities answerable to [...]
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Building permit application process
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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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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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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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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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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Local planning scheme amendments
A scheme amendment is the process of changing part of a local planning scheme. The City’s Local planning scheme is Local Planning [...]
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Advising neighbours when undertaking building work
The City encourages land owners and/or applicants to discuss proposals with neighbours that may be affected by building work. [...]
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Planning in coastal hazard areas
State Planning Policy 2.6 State Coastal Planning requires local governments to identify coastal hazard areas and to inform future and [...]
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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 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 – clearance of subdivision conditions
The approval of a subdivision application will usually be subject to conditions that are required to be met (or cleared) prior to [...]
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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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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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Retaining walls – 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 and Planning Statistics
This interactive dashboard provides information and statistics on housing infill activity (net increase in dwelling numbers), planning [...]
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Joondalup Design Review Panel
The Joondalup Design Review Panel is a Council-appointed panel providing independent expert advice on architecture, urban design, [...]
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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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Local Housing Strategy and Housing Opportunity Areas
The Local Housing Strategy (LHS) provides a rationale to cater for population growth, provide for the future housing needs within the [...]
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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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Pergolas and shade sails – approval requirements
The Residential Design Codes define a pergola as: ‘An open framed structure covered in a water permeable material or unroofed, [...]
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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 requirements of the [...]
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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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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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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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Demolition permit applications
A demolition permit is required for demolition, dismantling or removal of a building or incidental structure. When only demolishing a [...]
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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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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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Building approval certificate applications
Building Approvals A building approval certificate confirms that the residential building has been assessed by a private building [...]
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Colorbond structures (patios, carports, sheds) visible from the street
Structures that are visible from the street are required to match or complement the existing house, in accordance with the City’s [...]
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Local planning policies
Local planning policies outline the development standards and provisions used by the City in assessing and making decisions on planning [...]
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