On this page you can find information about how to request copies of building plans and building related documents and view Planning and Building Approvals.
Request Building Plans (For Property Owners)
Through this process, property owners and authorised persons can request:
- Residential or commercial building plans
- Historic building plans (Pre 2000)
- Building permit/licence (associated to requested plans)
Cost and Fees
Residential and Commercial building plans and documents: $110.00 Note: Off site retrieval may incur an additional $25 fee
Timeframe
We endeavour to complete all building plan requests within 15 working days.
How to Request
Please read the conditions on the application form prior to submitting. We recommend contacting us to speak to our Planning Administration team to find out if plans are available.
Online
When applying online, download our Application to Request Building Plans PDF form and submit via our Building Plans Online Request.
In Person
When applying in person, download our Application to Request Building Plans PDF form and submit your completed application at the Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon .
Request Building Related Documents
You can request documents related to approved building applications, this applies to building documents that were issued in accordance with the Building Act. 2011 (post 2011)These include:
- Building Permit
- Occupancy Permit
- Building Order
- Demolition Permit
- Building Approval Certificate
- Certificate of Design Compliance
- Certificate of Construction Compliance
- Certificate of Building Compliance
- Notice of Completion in relation to a building permit
- Notice of Cessation in relation to a building permit
To request building related documents, download our Application for Access to Building Related Documents PDF form and submit your completed application either in person at Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon or via email to pbadmin@melville.wa.gov.au. Please read the conditions on the application form prior to submitting.
Cost and Fees
There are no fees associated with this request.
Planning/Development and Building Approvals Register
You can also view a register of all recent planning/development and building approvals on our Planning and Building Registers page.