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Preliminary Building Approvals
For the examination of, and a report on preliminary plans.
Documentation Required:
Preliminary Building Appraisal Application Form
Building License Application form,
2 sets of plans
Fees:
25% of the scheduled building application fee - ($85.00 minimum fee). This fee is credited to the Application for Building Licence if it proceeds.
Building Applications
Documentation Required:
Preliminary Building Appraisal Application Form,
Building License Application form,
3 sets of plans,
2 specifications (class 1 and 10 applications require only 2 sets of plans and 2 specifications)
Fees:
Classes 1 and 10
(single or attached dwelling) 0.35% of the estimated cost of construction (inclusive of GST ) x 10/11
OR
Classes 2 to 9 inclusive 0.20% of the estimated cost of construction (inclusive of GST)
BCITF Levy 0.2% of the estimated cost of construction (inclusive of GST) (applicable to all building licences over $20,000)
BRB Levy $40.00 (applicable to all building licences)
** Minimum building fee is $85.00
Example of Calculation
A building application for a commercial development with an estimated cost of construction of $100,000 (inclusive of GST) would result in a fee of $418.82 calculated as follows:-
Building Fee = 100,000 x 0.20% x 10/11 = 181.82
BCITF Levy = 100,000 x 0.2% = 200.00
BRB Levy = 39.00
Total = 420.82
Works bond - refer to last page of the Building Information Sheet (see link on page).
Swimming pool licences are also subject to an inspection fee of $40.00 which will be charged after construction of the swimming pool
Notes:
The application form must be fully completed and the property identified (a lot number without a legal description is insufficient, i.e. a diagram/plan number or the volume/folio numbers must be provided.) For new buildings and additions it is important to provide the new floor area for statistical purposes.
Other documentation may be required for referral to other statutory authorities e.g. Main Roads WA.
Owner/Builders please note that your completed owner-builder statutory declaration and fee must be lodged with the Builders Registration Board, prior to the City issuing a building licence. This can be done by mail or in person at Suite 10, 18 Harvest Terrace, WEST PERTH WA 6005.
Plans must include a Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations and structural details.
Every builder making application for a building licence, excluding classes 1 and 10 buildings, is required to deposit plans with the WA Fire and Rescue Service.
Home Indemnity Insurance is required prior to the issue of any dwelling licence valued in excess of $20,000
Commercial Fitouts - The Builders Registration Board requires that any individual, partnership or company undertaking commercial fitouts exceeding $20,000 must be registered pursuant to the Builders Registration Act.
Fees for Building applications, BCITF Levy and BRB Levy are not subject to GST.
All fees (including Works Bonds) are required to be paid at submission for building applications with a value of less than $1,000,000. If the building application has a value of $1,000,000 or more then only the building application fee is required at lodgement. The balance of fees shall be paid when the license is issued.