You can lodge and track planning and building applications online or in person at our Civic Centre. Please take the time to read the important information below before you lodge your application.
As we are currently receiving a high volume of applications, we are only processing applications that have been completed correctly. Please make sure all information in your application is complete, correct and includes all supporting documents or we will have to return it to you. To find out how to properly complete a planning application, download and read our Planning Application Information Requirements PDF document.
Lodging Planning/Development Applications
Before you lodge your planning/development application, make sure you have all the required documentation. This will ensure your application is dealt with in a timely manner, without any unnecessary delays. We can only assess complete applications.
What You Will Need for Your Planning/Development Application
- Completed Application for Planning/Development Approval (not required for Section 40 Liquor License applications)
- Certificate of Title (not required for Section 40 liquor license applications or subdivision clearance applications). Note for the removal of a restrictive covenant, you need to supply a complete copy of the Certificate of Title. Both these documents are available from Landgate.
- One copy of all plans and information applicable to your application type as identified in the information sheet. Download our information sheet for specific details.
You will also require other documentation which will depend on the type of work you are doing. Please visit our Building and Renovating page and select the type of project you are doing for a full list.
Applications That Must be Submitted via Email
All proposed developments that will be referred to the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) for determination must be lodged via email at pb.admin@melville.wa.gov.au.
These applications should only be forwarded for lodgement after consultation with a Senior Planning Officer. To arrange a consultation with a Senior Planning Officer, please contact the City on 1300 635 845.
A proposal will be referred to the DAP when:
- It has an estimated construction cost of $10 million or more, or
- The applicant opts to have the application determined by the DAP. The proposed development must have an estimated construction cost between $2-10 million
Lodge a Planning/Development Application Online
Click on the link below to be directed to our online portal.
Please ensure you have all the required documentation ready, and together all the attachments do not exceed more than 10 or combined are no more than 500MB in size. If you have more than 10 attachments or the total size for all attachments exceed 500MB, please contact our planning administration team.
Lodging Building Permit Applications
Before you lodge your building application, ensure you have all the required documentation. This will ensure your application is dealt with in a timely manner, without any unnecessary delays. We can only assess complete applications.
Please note that the City does not certify performance solutions as part of an uncertified application. Should you wish to use a performance or alternative solution as part of your building project, you will need to engage the services of a Private Building Surveyor Contractor. For more information about Performance Solutions, please follow the link to Department of Mines, industry Regulation and Safety and Energy
Timeframes and Processing:
The Building Act 2011 specifies a process and format for lodgement and issue of Building Applications. This process also comprises of the use of one formal request for information. Once that information is received (generally within the city’s requested time frame) a determination on that application was required to be made – either an approval or refusal.
The City of Melville has in the past allowed further time and additional attempts to provide further information to assist customers with time frames rather than to refuse many applications. This has resulted in the City regularly receiving incomplete applications and delays in the City being able to process applications within statutory timeframes. Consequently, the City will now only make one formal request if further information is required, and then determine the application accordingly after this information is received or the timeframe has lapsed. If applicants request additional time to provide additional information, this will of course be facilitated where possible – noting some building permits may be reliant on obtaining development approval or additional reports which take time to obtain.
The City looks forward to continuing to work with all our stakeholders to improve and better the systems we have and to ensure sustainable outcomes.
What You Will Need for Your Building Permit Application:
- Certificate of Title, with Sketch if available. These documents are available from Landgate
- Completed Building Approval Form
- The DA number from any planning approvals (if planning approval is required)
- Completed BA3 – Certificate of Design Compliance that is signed by a registered building surveyor (certified applications only)
- 1 x set of architectural plans and details; including a site plan, floor plan, elevations and cross-section views (specifics can be found on our Building and Renovating pages)
- 1 x set of structural engineers plans and details which are designed, certified/signed by a practising structural engineer (specifics can be found on our Building and Renovating pages)
If the works will exceed $20,000, you will also need to:
You will also require other documentation which will depend on the type of work you are doing. Please visit our Building and Renovating page and select the type of project you are doing for a full list.
Work affecting other land
A person responsible for building or demolition work must ensure that the work does not
affect land beyond the boundaries of the works land. However, there may be the potential for this to occur in certain circumstances, for example where work is on small sized lots or where construction is close to boundaries. The Building Act 2011 ensures communication occurs between adjoining owners by requiring persons responsible for work to obtain adjoining owners’ consent, or a court order, before commencing any building or demolition work that will likely affect other land. Part 6 of the Act sets out the circumstances (“notifiable events”) that require such consent.
If you are a property owner, applicant or Builder and require information or clarification when consent is required, please contact the City’s Building Services team to discuss further.
Further information on work affecting other land can be found
here.
For work affecting other land, please select the forms below.
Lodge a Building Permit Application Online
Lodging your application online is simple and convenient and allows you to track your application through the process.
Click on one of the links below to be directed to our online portal.
Make sure you have all the required documentation ready, and together all the attachments do not exceed more than 19 or combined are no more than 500MB in size. If you have more than 19 attachments or the total size for all attachments exceed 500MB, please contact our planning administration team.
Please note: Changes to CTF Levy requiring payment to be made direct to CTF and a payment receipt provided as part of your submission.
Lodge a Planning or Building Application in Person
Bring along the required documentation and come see us at our Civic Centre.
Please Note: We cannot accept more than 10 copies of plans which are larger than A3. Anything more than 10, requires to be on a USB for downloading.
Fees and Charges for Planning/Development and Building Applications
Once your online submission has been deemed complete, an invoice for payment will be issued.
If you are lodging in person and require split payment, please ensure you provide a completed credit card authority form for any fees you are not making payment for.
View our current fees and charges or use our online Fee Calculator.
We accept cash or card payments in person, and card payments online. Please note there is a $10,000 limit on all online transactions and a 0.6% merchant service fee applies.
Track a Planning/Development or Building Application
Use the below links to track an existing planning or building application.