Planning Overview & Forms

The Shire's Planning Services department provides advice regarding the town planning and planning permit application assessment for the Shire of Gingin.

Buildings and works within the Shire (whether residential, rural or business) may be required to be approved by Council through the Development Application process.

Council is required to assess each planning application in line with the Shire's Local Planning Scheme, the Shire's Local Planning Strategy and any other relevant government policies.

The Planning Services department provides information, advice and guidance on:

General planning issues;

The issuing of planning certificates;

New residential and commercial developments;

Design of alterations and additions;

Environment and heritage protection;

Flood controls;

Change of use;

Liquor licensing matters;

Planning enforcement;

Subdivision;

Current planning permit applications; and

Shire of Gingin Local Planning Scheme and amendments made to the scheme.

For a current list of applicable Planning fees, please refer to the Shire's Schedule of Fees & Charges.

Significant Development Proposals

Not all development applications within the Shire are assessed or decided by the Shire. Some large or complex proposals are managed through the State Government’s Part 11B Significant Development Pathway. Here’s how it works:

The Significant Development Assessment Unit (SDAU) assesses the application.

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), generally through its Statutory Planning Committee, decides whether it is approved or refused.

The Shire is consulted during the process and can provide comments but does not make the final decision.

Want to have your say on a proposal? When an application is advertised, lodge your comments directly through the State Government’s consultation page within the submission period so they can be considered during the assessment.

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