Lodging An Application – Forms And Fees
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.
Application Forms
Application forms for permits, notices and certificates can be downloaded from the Forms and Publications section of the Building and Energy website. The correct form must be used, be completed in full and contain the necessary attachments.
Other Forms for Builders
Notice of Cessation of Builder form - where the builder nominated on the Permit is no longer carrying out the proposed work
Notice of Change of Builder Form - where the owner notifies a change of builder to that nominated on the Permit
Application for Extension of Time - extend time during which the Permit has effect. To be lodged prior to the expiry date of the Permit
Notice of Completion - required within 7 days of completion of the work or the stage of the work, to which the permit is granted.
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 Class 1a and 10a - dwelling, outbuilding
BA2 - Checklist for Application for Building Permit - Uncertified Class 10b - pool, fence, sign
BA5 - Checklist for Application for Demolition Permit
BA9 - Checklist for Application for Occupancy Permit Class 1b, 2 - 9
BA13 - Checklist for Application for Building Approval Certificate Class 1a and 10
BA11 - Checklist for Application for Occupancy Permit - STRATA - Class 1b, 2 - 9
BA15 - Checklist for Application for Building Approval Certificate - STRATA - 1a
Information Sheets
Appendix 1 – Pro Forma Statement for Planning
Appendix 2 – Pro Forma Statement on Work affecting other land
Information Sheet 1 - Owners Consent
Information Sheet 8 – Structural Engineering Requirements
Demolition notification to WorkSafe
Becoming an Owner/Builder
Classifications of Buildings and Structures
Fees And Charges 2018-2019
Fees and levies for applications are payable at time of lodgement. You can determine your application fees by using the fee calculator below. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, credit card or bank transfer. If your option is credit card of bank transfer, please indicate this option with your application and you will be contacted for payment when your application arrives in our office.
Fees and Charges from 1 July 2018
Fee Calculator
Bank Transfer Details
BCITF Levy
Building Services Levy
Property Enquiries
Any person or business considering the purchase of a property can obtain a building approvals list and details of any health and building orders associated with a specific property. Where copies of plans are requested, the owner/s of the building must sign the form or provide written consent.
Application for Building Information (includes application for copies of building plans)