A Guide to the Building approvals process in wa

Building approvals can be a very confusing topic. This guide will help you understand the process for obtaining approval to build and occupy a building in WA.

Not all homes however, require planning approval. Whether your home will need planning approval depends on several factors including:

• The position of yout home and building envelope requirements 
  
• If the land is in a bushfire prone area
• If the land is in a flood plain area
• If the land has any heritage compliance considerations
• If the land has a dwelling on site (shed/workshop etc.)

If your home falls into any of these categories, then it is likely you will require planning approval prior to building. 

If planning approval is required for your home, it will incur an additional cost. The good thing is that we can predetermine this figure by calculating the estimated cost of your home and which scheme it falls into. 

If you need more information on the approval process for your shed, then download our approvals process guide by completing the form.