Apply for a Building Permit

A building permit must be granted before permit-required building work starts.

Anyone may lodge an application, but the application must identify the responsible builder and include the correct form, plans, certificates, evidence and fees.

Certified and Uncertified Applications

Pathway	When it can be used	Decision period
Certified - BA1	Any building class. A private registered building surveyor provides a Certificate of Design Compliance with the application.	10 business days
Uncertified - BA2	Class 1a and Class 10 buildings and incidental structures only. The Shire arranges the Certificate of Design Compliance assessment as part of the application.	25 business days

Class 1b and Class 2 to 9 applications must be certified.

The statutory period applies to a complete application and may be affected by a request for further information or a written extension of time.

If you are unsure what Class of development you are doing, please refer to the Building Classes webpage.

How to Apply

Confirm whether planning, wastewater, bushfire or other approvals are needed first.
Download the Building Permit Application Checklist
Choose the certified or uncertified pathway and use the current BA1 or BA2 form (link at the bottom of this page).
Prepare every item required by the Shire checklist and the building surveyor.
Confirm the builder or owner-builder details and registration or approval requirements.
Lodge the application using the Shire's current submission method and pay the applicable fees and levies.
Do not start work until the permit is granted. Give the builder the permit, approved plans and conditions.

Fees and Levies

Application fees and statutory levies depend on the application type and value of work. Shire fees are reviewed annually. State fees and the Building Services Levy can also change. Some projects may attract the Construction Training Fund levy and a refundable Shire infrastructure bond.

From 1 July 2026, the Construction Training Fund levy generally applies to construction work valued at more than $100,000. The earlier threshold was $20,000. Check the current levy and transition guidance, pay the levy directly where required and provide evidence with the permit application.

Check the current fees before lodging. Do not rely on a saved fee schedule or an amount quoted for another project.

Need Help Preparing Documents?

The Shire can explain its lodgement requirements but cannot design the project or certify compliance for you.

Engage qualified professionals where the project requires technical assessment.

Complete Applications

The Shire may request further information if the application is incomplete or unclear. Please refer to the Building Permit Application Checklist at the bottom of this page.

Respond by the stated date and provide revised documents in a coordinated set.

A request for information may pause or extend the assessment process.

The Permit

Read the permit and every condition before work begins.

Keep the permit and approved documents available for the project.

Changes to the design, builder or scope may need approval before the changed work is carried out.