Building Permit Application – City of Joondalup

Building services fees and charges

Effective from Monday 3 July 2023.

Building Construction Industry Training Fund (BCITF) and Building Service Levy are State Government Levies, all fees must be paid before the building permit can be issued.

Building Permits

Building Permit Uncertified (BA2 - Class 1 and 10 buildings)
Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.32%	Minimum Fee $110.00
Building Service Levy Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)<$45,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)>$45,000 $________ x 0.137%	Minimum Fee $61.65
BCITF levy payable when value of building work is above $20,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.2%

Building Permit Certified (BA1 - Class 1 and 10 buildings)
Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.19%	Minimum Fee $110.00
Building Service Levy Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)<$45,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)>$45,000 $________ x 0.137%	Minimum Fee $61.65
BCITF levy payable when value of building work is above $20,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.2%

Building Permit Certified (BA1 - Class 2 - 9 buildings)
Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.09%	Minimum Fee $110.00
Building Service Levy Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)<$45,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)>$45,000 $________ x 0.137%	Minimum Fee $61.65
BCITF levy payable when value of building work is above $20,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.2%

Building Approval Certificates

Building Approval Certificate Certified (BA13) (Class 1 and 10) (Residential Developments) (For unauthorised building work under s.51 of the Building Act)
Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.38%	Minimum Fee $110.00
Building Service Levy Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)<$45,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)>$45,000 $_________ x 0.274%	Minimum Fee $123.30
BCITF levy payable when value of building work is above $20,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.2%

Building Approval Certificate - Strata Certified (BA13) (Class 1 and 10) (Residential Developments)
Building Approval Certificate - Strata A building with existing authorisation (s52 of the Building Act)	$110.00
Building Services Levy	$61.65

Copies of Building Plans

Type of Plan	Fee
Residential full set (A set of plans = site plan, floor plan & elevations)	$68.10 full set
Partial residential set (either site plan or floor plan)	$31.20
Commercial (A set of plans = site plan, floor plan & elevations)	$96.20 full set
Commercial additional copy/page	$49.00
Viewing fee (building plans)	$19.60

Demolition Permits

Demolition Permit Uncertified Class 1 and 10 (Residential)
Demolition Permit Uncertified Class 1 and 10 (Residential)	Minimum Fee $110.00
Building Service Levy Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)<$45,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)>$45,000 $_________ x 0.137%	Minimum Fee $61.65
BCITF levy payable when value of building work is above $20,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.2%

Demolition Permit Uncertified Class 2 - 9 (Commercial)
Demolition Permit Uncertified Class 2 - 9 (Commercial)	Minimum Fee $110.00 per storey
Building Service Levy Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)<$45,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)>$45,000 $_________ x 0.137%	Minimum Fee $61.65
BCITF levy payable when value of building work is above $20,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.2%

Extending Time on a Building or Demolition Permit

Application to extend the time during which a building or demolition permit has effect (s. 32(3)(f))

$110.00

Amending Building Permit or Builder’s Details

Request to amend building permit or builder's details

$110.00

Building Verge Permits

Building verge permit fees

$1.00 per square metre/month

Footpath Deposit Minimum
Fee $300.00 (where applicable)

Land Purchase Inquiry

Land purchase inquiry fee

$71.50 per application plus
$34.00 rates component = $105.50

Occupancy Permits

Occupancy Permits
Completed New Building (Class 2-9 Buildings new complete – s.46) Building Service Levy	$110.00 per application Not applicable
Temporary Occupation Permit (incomplete building s.47) Building Service Levy	$110.00 per application $61.65
Modification of Occupation Permit (additional use of building on temporary basis s.48) Building Service Levy	$110.00 per application Not applicable
Replacement Occupancy Permit for Permanent Change of Building use classification (s.49) Building Service Levy	$110.00 per application $61.65
Application to replace an occupancy permit for an existing building (s.52(1)) Building Service Levy	$110.00 per application $61.65
Occupancy permit for unauthorised building work under s.51 of the Building Act Estimated value of the unauthorised work (G.S.T. include.) $_____x0.18% Building Service Levy Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)<$45,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.)>$45,000 $_________ x 0.274% BCITF levy payable when value of building work is above $20,000 Value of building work (G.S.T. include.) $___________ x 0.2%	Minimum Fee $110.00 Minimum Fee $123.30
Application to extend the time during which an occupancy permit or building approval certificate has effect (s. 65(3)(a)) Building Service Levy	$110.00 per application Not Applicable

Pool Inspections

Swimming pool inspection fee and written report (per pool) – non statutory

$204.00

Search decisions on building and planning applications

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 on the same lot as a single house which may be attached to, integrated with or detached from the single house.”

Ancillary dwellings cannot be constructed on the same lot as a grouped dwelling where there is common property.

Planning requirements

Ancillary dwellings must:

Be located on the same lot as a single house. The lot area must not be less than 350m² (the City’s Online Maps can be used to determine a lot area);
Have a maximum floor area of 70m²;
Provide an additional car bay (in addition to car parking provided for the main dwelling) where the property is not within:
- 800m of a train station, or 250m from a high frequency bus route;
- For properties with a dual-density code (e.g. R20/40) and built to the higher density, 800m walkable catchment of a train station, or 200m walkable catchment of a high frequency bus route.
Comply with all other requirements of the R-Codes and local planning policies which apply to a single house (not including open space), street surveillance and outdoor living areas.
Where visible from the street, complement the existing house by way of scale, roof design, detailing, window size, material and colours.

Additional requirements may also apply if the property is located within a structure plan area.

Where the Ancillary Dwelling does not satisfy these requirements (with the exception of being located on the same lot as a single house, which cannot be varied) the applicant may apply for an assessment against the relevant Design Principles of the R-Codes. The City will then review the proposal to determine if it is able to be supported or not.

Please note that it is generally considered by the City that an ancillary dwelling with a plot ratio area of more than 70m² does not meet the Design Principles of the R-Codes.

An ancillary dwelling can be rented out separately to the main house, subject to meeting the definition of dwelling under the Residential Design Codes.

Approval requirements

An Application for Development Approval is required for ancillary dwellings which do not meet the above requirements.

A building permit application is required for all ancillary dwellings.

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 may not be attached to a dwelling’.

For structures that have roofing that is permeable to water refer to Pergolas, shade sails and vergolas.

A patio may require development (planning) approval or a building permit prior to be being built.

Planning requirements

A patio on a residential property will require a development (planning) application where it does not meet the requirements of the R-Codes, Residential Development Local Planning Policy (RDLPP), Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy (HOALPP) or structure plan (if applicable).

Generally, for a single house or grouped dwelling a development (planning) application is not required if your patio complies with the following:

Open on two or more sides.
Setback the minimum distance from the street boundary for your R-Code density (see table below).
Where the total height (to the top of the roof) of the patio is no more than 2.7m and setback from a side or rear boundary:
- Patios up to 10m in length posts to the boundary with the roof/eave 450mm from the boundary; or
- Patios longer than 10m and/or higher than 2.7m, in accordance with the table below.
Where visible from the street, the patio is of a consistent style with the existing house, and compatible with the area.
Provides sufficient open space and uncovered outdoor living area for your R-Code density (see table below).

Additional requirements may apply if:

The finished ground level of the patio is more than 0.5m above natural ground level (e.g. raised decking).
A boundary wall is proposed (solid wall setback closer than 600mm to a side or rear boundary).
For higher dual-density properties, the patio is being built over landscaping area or removing trees.
The property is within a structure plan area.

All patios to multiple dwellings, commercial developments or caravan parks will require a development (planning) application.

Development (planning) approval is required before a building permit can be issued.

R-Code Density	Minimum uncovered outdoor living area	Minimum open space	Minimum street setback	Minimum side or rear setback**
R20	20m²	50%	Street house faces: 3m, with all buildings having an average street setback of 6m. Other streets (corner property): 1.5m	Length greater than 10m but the total length of the patio and any attached structures is no more than 14m: 1m Length more than 14m: 1.5m
R20/25*	20m²	50%	Street house faces: 4m Other streets (corner property): 2m	1m
R20/30*	16m²	45%	Street house faces: 4m Other streets (corner property): 2m	1m
R20/40*	13.3m²	45%	Street house faces: 4m Other streets (corner property): 2m	1m
R20/60*	10.7m²	40%	Street house faces: 4m Other streets (corner property): 2m	1m
For properties with a dual-density code (e.g. R20/40) the requirements only apply if the property is developed at the higher density (e.g., R40). If your property has not been built to the higher density, refer to R20 requirements. *A boundary wall (where the wall is setback closer than 600mm to a side or rear boundary) may be permitted where it is behind the street setback and meets the length and height requirements of the R-Codes, RDLPP or HOALPP (as applicable).

Building permit requirements

A building permit is not required when the patio complies with all of the following:

The structure is freestanding.
The structure is no more than 10m².
The structure is no more than 2.4m in height.

Building permit application forms (certified or uncertified) are available from the Building Commission’s website.

Certified building permit applications must be accompanied with a Certificate of Design Compliance.

Please refer to the City’s Uncertified Building Application Checklist – Patio (Class 10a) for information required to be provided with the building permit application (BA2 form).

When is building consent required from adjoining neighbours?

Whilst not all building permit applications will need consideration by your neighbour, the City encourages land owners and/or applicants to discuss proposals with neighbours that may be impacted by building works.

If part of the works encroach or adversely affect an adjoining property a BA20 form will be required by the adjoining land owner. In these instances, a BA20 form is required to be submitted with your building permit.

In some instances, neighbour approval is required but does not need to be submitted with your building permit application or to be submitted to the City. This is known as a BA20A form. This includes removing a fence to allow building work to occur.

Further information on neighbour consent requirements for a building permit is available from the Building Commission.

Building permit application – completion of works (BA7 Form)

Once building works have been completed the builder is responsible for lodging a Notice of Completion (BA7 form) with the City within seven days of the completion of works.

It is a legal requirement that this form is submitted.

Further information is available on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website.

Building plan enquiries

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 provide general advice on planning and building matters. This includes advice on:

What planning and building requirements need to be considered
Application requirements.

For detailed advice on your building plans it is recommended you consult with a builder, architect, planning consultant or draftsperson.

For large scale residential and commercial developments it is recommended you contact Planning Services to make an appointment to discuss plans before lodging.

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 to the City’s Animals Local Law 1999, pigeons may not be kept on a property of less than 600m2. For guidelines to keeping pigeons in the City, please refer to our Keeping of Pigeons information sheet.

There is a limit on the number of pigeons that may be kept:

A maximum of 20 pigeons (excluding young birds) if you are not a current financial member of a recognised incorporated racing pigeon body, or a registered pigeon fancier.
A maximum of 150 pigeons (excluding young birds) where evidence is provided that you are a current financial member of a recognised incorporated racing pigeon body, or evidence that you are a registered pigeon fancier.

If approval is granted, an annual permit fee will apply.

The City may impose and amend conditions on a Certificate of Registration as required, to minimise any nuisance associated with the keeping of pigeons.

Application requirements

Plans showing the location of the enclosure in relation to all dwellings, other buildings, structures and fences
Plans and specifications of the proposed loft
Proposed number of adult pigeons
Application fee, in accordance with the Environmental Health Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Lodging an application

Lodge an application online

Or download the application form and submit it:

In person – by visiting the Customer Service Centre, 90 Boas Ave Joondalup
By post – PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Development (Planning) Approval

Development (Planning) Approval may be required for pigeon cages, enclosures or lofts.

Building Permit Requirements

A Building Permit application may also be required. To confirm if a building permit is required, please place your request in writing to the City’s Building Services, outlining what is proposed.