Solar panels – approval requirements

Solar panels on single house and grouped dwellings do not require development (planning) approval or a building permit.

All solar panels on multiple dwellings or commercial buildings do require development (planning) approval and a building permit.

Building Services - Building Permits

9400 4961 info@joondalup.wa.gov.au

Planning Services

9400 4100 info@joondalup.wa.gov.au

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Solar panels – approval requirements

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