Building Services

The Commencement of the Building Act 2011 on 2 April 2012 introduces a new building approval process for Western Australia.

The Building Act 2011 and the Building Regulations 2012 replace the Building Regulations 1989 and much of the Local government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960, and amends a range of associated acts.

Building Services is responsible for the assessment and approval of building works within the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup under the Building Act 2011.

Under the Building Act 2011 a building permit is required before commencement of most building work.  In many cases the builder obtains the permit.

Formal approval (a building permit) is required for any building work involving the development of new structures, alterations or extensions and changes in ground levels.  These include:

• Residential Dwellings/Granny Flats/Additions & Alterations
• Sheds/Gardens/Workshops
• Patios/Verandahs/Gazebos/Pergolas
• Swimming Pools & Spas
• Retaining Walls
• Commercial Buildings inlcuding fitouts and refurbishments
• Industrial Buildings

If the total value of work exceeds $20,000 a permit can only be issued to a registered builder or a registered owner builder.  Please refer Becoming an Owner-Builder and Owner-Builder Approval Application Guidelines 2012.

Please contact Building Services on 08 9780 4200 for further details.

Types of Applciation Forms

Building Permit Applications

1. Application for Building Permit Certified
2. Application for Building Permit Uncertified
3. When is a Building Permit Required 
4. Building Commission Guide Certified
5. Building Commission Guide Uncertified

Demolition Permit Application

1. Application for Demolition Permit
2. When is a Demolition Permit Required
3. Building Commission Guide

Occupany Permit Application

1. Application for Occupancy Permit
2. Application for Occupancy Permit Strata
3. When is an Occupancy Permit Required

Building Approval Certificate Application

1. Application for Building Approval Certificate
2. Application for Building Approval Certificate Strata

Application Forms

Most relevant application forms relating to construction works under the Building Act 2011 are now issued by the Building Commission.  The Commission's site also includes information on how to complete the relevant forms.  To ensure that the most up to date forms are used, you can access the complete list of forms from the Building Commission (click here)

Completion of Building/Demolition Permit

At the completion of a Building or Demolition Permit, the Builder/Applicant is required to notify the Permit Authority within 7 days.  A Note of Completion (Form BA7)

Building Fees 2012

All fees will be required to be paid on application.  If payment is not received the Shire has the right to refuse the application.  Building Fees - 2012