Published on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 12:00:00 AM
A revised planning policy that aims to remove the need for planning approval for a range of minor development works is being advertised for public comment.
The changes extend 'exemptions' from planning approval for Single Houses, Grouped Dwellings and minor works, such as extensions, carports, patios and site works.
If your project meets the acceptable development standards of the policy, you can go ahead without planning approval. A building permit may still be required (as per national standards). This was previously not the case and is the main intent of the proposed Local Planning Policy.
View the existing adopted Local Planning Policy #5, the draft revised Local Planning Policy #5 and the Planning Approval Exemptions Guidelines on the Shire website.
Feedback is welcome by email to [email protected] or post to PO Box 48 Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4.15pm on 17 July 2025.
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