Applying for a Building Permit

Every builder and owner builder intending to construct, alter, add to, repair or underpin, demolish or remove an existing building should obtain a permit before commencing that work.

Assessment Timeframes

In accordance with the Building Act 2011, the Town has specific timeframes in which an application is required to be either approved or refused, as listed below. The point at which the specified timeframe commences is considered to be 12am the day after a complete application is received by the Town, including payment of the required fees.

Building Permit - Certified (BA1) 10 working days
Building Permit - Uncertified (BA2) 25 working days
Demolition Permit (BA5) 10 working days
Occupancy Permit (BA9) 10 working days
Building Approval Certificate (BA13) 10 working days

To assist the Town in assessing your application within these timeframes it is important to ensure your application is complete, and that any other required approvals are obtained prior to applying for your building permit. The Town has developed a number of checklists for varying types of common development to assist you in preparing your application.

The Town may also require further information during the course of assessment. In this instance, the applicant is required to provide the requested information within 21 calendar days of a written request being received. Should the information not be received within this period, the Town may refuse your application and retain the fees.

In some circumstances, the above timeframes may be varied by written agreement between the Town and the applicant.

Application Forms

See below the list of applications you can submit through the OneConnect Portal:

  • BA1 - Application for Building Permit - Certified
  • BA2 - Application for Building Permit - Uncertified
  • BA5 - Application for Demolition Permit
  • BA7 - Notice of Completion
  • BA8 - Notice of Cessation
  • BA9 - Application for Occupancy Permit
  • BA13 - Application for Building Approval Certificate
  • BA19 - Request to Amend Building Permit or Builder's Details
  • BA22 - Application to Extend Time - Building or Demolition Permit
  • BA23 - Application to Extend Time - Occupancy Permit or Building Approval Certificate
  • Copy of Building Plans & Documents

Logon to OneConnect to start a new application, or refer to the registration page if you do not have an account.

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Checklists

The Town of Port Hedland has developed corresponding checklists to provide you with clear guidelines as to what information and documentation is required with your application. The relevant checklist must accompany any application.

BA1 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Certified Mandatory Class 1b, 2 - 9

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Dwellings and Habitable Additions

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Outbuildings

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Carports, Patios and Pergolas

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Fences, Shade Sails & Solar Panels

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Swimming Pools and Barriers

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Retaining Walls

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Signs

BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified - Re-roofing

BA5 - Checklist for Application for Demolition Permit - All Classes

BA9 - Checklist for Application for Occupancy Permit - New Approved Works - Class 2-9

BA9 - Checklist for Application for Occupancy Permit - Unauthorised Works - Class 2-9

BA13 - Checklist for Application for Building Approval Certificate - Unauthorised Works - Class 1 and 10

Notices

BA20 - Notice and Request for Consent to Encroach or Adversely Affect

BA20A - Notice and Request for Consent (Response Notice): Protection Structures, Party Walls, Removal of Fences, Access to Land

Information Sheets

Landowner Consent Guidelines

Estimating the Value of Building Work

Classifications of Building and Structures

Demolition Notification to WorkSafe

Becoming an Owner/Builder

Fees And Charges

Fees and levies for applications are payable at time of lodgement. You can determine your application fees by following the Building Fees & Charges link below. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, credit card or bank transfer. Fees will be emailed to the applicant with payment instructions once all applicable documents are received for the application/information requests.

Building Fees and Charges

CTF Levy

Building Services Levy

General Enquiries

You can submit a general enquiry through OneConnect or call our Customer Service’s team on (08) 9158 9300 weekdays between 8:00am and 3.45pm.

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