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Planning and Building
Up one levelInformation relating to legislation, local laws and regulations about planning and building in the City of Melville.
Lodge your 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
Planning and Building Online Services
Online requests for Planning and Building at the City of Melville (Click on the button next to DEVELOPMENT to submit your enquiry) If you would like to speak to a Planning or Building Officer before submitting your application, please contact the City of Melville on 9364 0111.
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. Please Note: Only ONE copy of all plans and relevant forms is required when lodging an application with 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.
Residential Design 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.
Subdivisions
General guidelines of events required to subdivide a property within the City of Melville.
Planning and Building - Customer Feedback
The City of Melville has a goal of delighting its customers by providing the very best customer service possible. We would appreciate your feedback on how well we achieved this goal when dealing with your issue.
Community Planning Scheme No. 5
The intent of the Community Planning Scheme is to improve the living standards, welfare and quality of life within the City of Melville. A full copy of the scheme text is available for download from the Western Australian Planning Commission website.
Development Assessment Panels
Development Assessment Panels (DAP) came into effect on 1 July 2011. Development Assessment Panels have been created to determine applications which exceed a certain cost of development in place of Local Governments.