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Registered users

Please note that you must be a registered user to lodge a building or planning application online.

To become a registered user please email the following information to [email protected]

  • A generic email (an admin type email) the reason for this is we only set up a company once and the login details can be used by anyone in your company
  • Postal address confirmation
  • Contact Name
  • Business Name (if applicable)
  • Contact Telephone No.
  • Builder Registration Number (if you/company are a registered builder)
  • ABN / ACN (if applicable)

NOTE: The email address you provide above will be the one that we send the username and password to.

Accepted file types

We only accept application plans in PDF. Please make sure the plans meet the following requirements otherwise the application may not be accepted:

  • The plans must be unlocked with no security.
  • The plan should be to scale, with the scale shown on the plan.
  • The file should be optimised for minimum file size.
  • The maximum total file size is 80 megabytes with a limit of 20 attachments.

Agreement

I agree that I will comply with the requirements under the relevant legislation and City policies to provide complete and correct forms, information and plans for the City to assess an application. If insufficient or incorrect information is submitted, I acknowledge that the application will not be lodged or further processed until all required documents and fees have been received, to the satisfaction of the City, in accordance with relevant legislation.

I have read all fields of the electronic form carefully and have consulted the application guide.

I, the applicant have obtained permission from the author and/or relevant right holders to reproduce, publish and distribute all documents and plans submitted for the purpose of my application.

I fully indemnify the City for any alleged breach of copyright relating to the documents submitted as a result of them being reproduced/published/distributed by the City in processing my application.

The email address that I have provided in submitting this application is the email address to which I will accept any notification or communication from the Council.

Please note the following:

  • An application submitted to the City is not considered to be lodged until all information is checked and is confirmed that is complete and correct.
  • Please be aware that additional fees may be incurred once your application is processed e.g. estimated value of works submit is incorrect, works bond.
By clicking here you agree to the terms and conditions and can now start submission.

Paying a planning and building application fee

You can make a payment for an application to the Development Approvals Unit by one of the following methods:

  • In person at Council House, Ground Floor, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth.
    Payments can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or by Credit Card. *
    Cashier hours - Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (excluding public holidays)
  • By mail to City of Perth, GPO Box C120, Perth WA 6839.
    Cheque or money order payments are to be made payable to 'City of Perth' and crossed 'Not Negotiable'.
  • Online Credit Card Payment *

*Note - Online credit card payment is available only post lodgement. The City will contact you to take payment for applications once received.

Online credit card payment for outstanding application fees, works bond, hoarding/gantry and/or BCITF fees. Credit card payments are limited to $10,000 per card, per application, per year. Only Visa, Mastercard and Amex cards are accepted.

Track my planning or building application hard copy

Please contact the Development Approvals Unit on 08 9461 3366 in relation to building application or 08 9461 3352 for planning application.

Planning applications
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