Applications and Permits

Learn how to submit an online planning application to the City and find information on the types of planning applications, forms and fees and charges.

Access information on how to lodge a planning application, the planning process, timeframes, forms and planning advice from the City.

Find out if you need a building permit, type of permits (certified and uncertified), how to apply, and assessment timeframes.

Find out about crossovers including approval, payment, specifications, cost refunds, permitted materials, guidelines and more.

Know what you can and cannot do when applying for building and planning approval and find out about relevant legislation, guidelines and regulations.

Access information on unauthorised building work, applying for retrospective building and planning approval, application types, penalties and process.

Find out about planning and building requirements for fences, retaining walls and embankments, who is responsible, how to apply and who to contact.

Find out about building permits for swimming pools/spas and safety barriers. Regulations and legislation, safety barrier inspections and responsibilities of owners.

Find out if you need a Building Permit for your new patio, pergola, shed, shade sail or water tank.

Find out about on smoke alarms, property and owner responsibility according to building type, infringements and penalties and who to contact.

Find out about demolition permits, including information on application forms and process, permission and who to notify regarding health requirements.

Find out about Landgate, the official register of land ownership in WA, strata titles, owner builder guidelines, approval, permits, fees and more.

Learn about advertising in Cockburn, local planning policy, building and planning approval, guidelines for directional signs, fees and who to contact.

Find out about occupancy permits for authorised new and existing buildings, the application process, approval, retrospective approval, forms and fees.

Discover how to request copies of building plans if you are a property owner and find information on the application process, fees and who to contact.

Find out who to contact for planning approval for a change of use in buildings and on land relating to retail, commercial and industrial activities.