Building

Building Services

The commencement of the Building Act 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.

To access all forms and information please click here. 

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:

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

 

Click here for an Application for Development Approval form.

 

Click here for a map of Bushfire Prone areas surrounding Williams.

Click here for information regarding Bushfire Prone areas from DFES.