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 ‘survey-strata’ subdivision is defined by reference to surveyed land boundaries shown on the strata plan. Built strata subdivision can take place where buildings are fully constructed, or where buildings are proposed to be constructed.

Built strata subdivision applications are generally determined by local governments under delegation from the Western Australian Planning Commission, however this delegation does not extend to the creation of a leasehold scheme, vacant lot or vacant air stratas in multi-tiered strata schemes. Table one below outlines the process and relevant authority for determining the most common types of built strata proposals.

Form 15A

A Form 15A (formerly a Form 24) is an application of a strata plan for a built strata subdivision. A Form 15A can be lodged once a building has received the relevant building permits and development approvals from the City. Following receipt of a Form 15A the City will review the application, which generally relates to verifying the consistency of the proposed built strata lots with the corresponding development and building permits. The City may approve the Form 15A with or without conditions. Following receipt of an approval, the applicant must address any conditions of the Form 15A (and those of the development approval) before applying for endorsement of the strata plan via a Form 15C (formerly Form 26).

Form 15C

A Form 15C is an application for a certificate of final endorsement of the strata plan and must be lodged within 2 years of receiving approval of the Form 15A. Before applying for approval of a Form 15C certificate, all works must be completed in accordance with the development approval and building permit, including compliance with conditions of the development approval and Form 15A (if applicable). Refer to the Form 15C checklist for full application requirements. Once received, the City will undertake an assessment of the Form 15C which includes a site visit to verify that all works have been completed in accordance with the development approval. The City has 40 days from the date of lodgement to determination the application.

Table One