A dividing fence is usually a fence that separates two privately owned properties. It does not include a fence running along the [...]
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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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Neighbour agreement may be required prior to making any changes to a dividing fence. Refer to Dividing fence matters – overview [...]
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The Dividing Fences Act 1961 does not apply to the Crown land (government) or to land used for [...]
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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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Disputes between neighbours can often lead to disharmony, frustration and/or anger. While it is better to resolve issues between the [...]
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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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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 structure. When only demolishing a [...]
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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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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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Home indemnity insurance covers the home owner (and subsequent owners) for residential building work and loss of deposit should the [...]
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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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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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Southwestern snake-necked turtles (Chelodina colliei) are also commonly known as Oblong or Long-Necked Turtles. The Noongar names for [...]
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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 pergola as: ‘An open framed structure covered in a water permeable material or [...]
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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 approved prior [...]
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Outdoor Cooking and Heating Apparatus The City permits the use of solid fuel barbecues, pizza ovens, chimeneas, fire pits and outdoor [...]
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Did you know by law, swimming and spa pools containing water more than 300mm deep must have compliant safety barriers that restrict [...]
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Asbestos is a hazardous material. Left undisturbed in buildings, asbestos cement products pose little risk to health, so there is no [...]
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