Planning and Building
Up one levelInformation relating to legislation, local laws and regulations about planning and building in the City of Melville.
How to Lodge an Application
Are you preparing to submit an application to the City of Melville to build or renovate a property? Did you know that you can now lodge your Planning or Building applications online?
Builders Registration and Owner Builders
The Builders' Registration Board aims to ensure the highest possible standards in the Western Australian building industry.
City of Melville Policies
A list of all current City of Melville Policies, including those related to Planning and Building
Community Planning Scheme
The intent of the Community Planning Scheme (CPS5) is to improve the living standards, welfare and quality of life within the City of Melville.
Contact Planning and Building
Online requests for Planning and Building at the City of Melville (Click on the button next to DEVELOPMENT to submit your enquiry)
Forms and Fact Sheets
The forms and fact sheets in this section relate to such things as pool removal, energy efficiency, application for building licence etc, concerning residents of the City of Melville.
Kerb Security Deposits
If you have any enquiries in regard to obtaining a refund of your Kerb Security Deposit please see below.
Online Maps
Explore the City of Melville, or search for a particular property or place of interest with our online mapping tool
R Codes
The Residential Design Codes (R Codes) provides the basis for controlling residential development throughout Western Australia and has had effect from 4 October 2002.
Strata Titles
How much do you know about buying a unit in a strata scheme? A strata title is the most common title associated with town houses and home units and is evidence of ownership of a unit, which is called a ‘lot’, in a strata plan. A strata plan divides a building and its associated land into lots, each of which has a strata title, and usually common property. Common property is the part of the land and building in the strata plan which does not form part of any unit, for instance, stairways, passages, driveways and carpark.
Subdivisions
General guidelines of events required to subdivide a property within the City of Melville. A subdivision is used to divide the land into smaller parcels for the purpose of legally registering separate ownership titles.