GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING
FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

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 1   RESIDENTIAL DWELLING

The Shire of Dumbleyung requires that a Building Permit be issued prior to the erection of a dwelling or additions to existing dwellings, grouped dwellings or additional dwellings and the enclosing of any verandah /carport/patio/garage to convert such space into a habitable room.

 

The specifications, materials, location and orientation of the proposed structures must comply with the requirements of the current National Construction Code (NCC) and the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).

 

DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING APPROVAL may be required in addition to a Building Permit. Council's prior planning consent (i.e. Development Approval) is required for the following: 

1. ALL SINGLE HOUSES AND ANCILLARY DWELLINGS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE DEEMED-TO-COMPLY REQUIREMENTS IN PART B. VOLUME 1 OF THE R-CODES;

2. ALL GROUP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

                                           

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​CLICK HERE TO IDENTIFY WHICH CLASS YOUR BUILD IS 

Most common, single dwelling home is a Class 1a, shed/car port is as Class 10a, swimming pool or fence is a Class 10b.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

OPTION 1. BA1 CERTIFIED - BUILDING PLANS COMPLETED BY A CERTIFIED BUILDING SURVEYOR

Note: Mandatory for Building Class 1b and 2 to 9.

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1. Shire of Dumbleyung Application for Building Permit Envelope - ALL relevant sections of the form must be completed including; the signature of all owner’s, builder and applicant.

2. Attach a copy of the approved Planning Consent.

3. Completed and signed ‘Application for Building Permit – Certified’ (BA1), accompanied by a ‘Certificate of Design Compliance’ (BA3) signed and issued by a registered Building Surveyor.

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OPTION 2. BA2 UNCERTIFIED - BUILDING PLANS COMPLETED BY YOURSELF

For Building Class 1a and 10 (a, b & c)

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Completed and signed ‘Application for Building Permit – Uncertified’ (form BA2);

1. Shire of Dumbleyung Application for Building Permit Envelope - ALL relevant sections of the form must be completed including; the signature of all owner’s, builder and applicant.

2. Record of Certificate of Title, including sketch of block and easements.

3. Energy Efficiency Assessment and lighting calculations.

4. Certificate of Home Indemnity Insurance or Cover Note is or will be provided prior to the granting of a Building Permit, only required when the estimated construction value exceeds $20,000.

5. Owner/s wishing to construct a dwelling or dwelling addition as an Owner-Builder exceeding $20,000 in estimated construction value must get an Owner-Builder approval from the Building Commission.

6. Plans to be presented to and approved by the Western Australia Water Corporation.

7. Certified Termite Treatment System in accordance with AS3660.

8. On-site waste water disposal (where Water Corporation Sewer in not provided) a ‘Application to construct or install an apparatus for the treatment of sewage’ must be submitted to, and approved by Council’s Environmental Health Officer.

9. BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) assessment and report if located in a Bushfire Prone Area.

10. Minimum Requirements for Building Plans and Specifications.

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(Two copies are to be provided and drawn to Draftsperson standard)

1. Working Drawings (to a scale not less than 1:100) showing

   • A plan of every storey

   • All elevations of external fronts

   • One section, transverse or longitudinal

   • Wet area layouts

   • The heights of each storey

   • Depth of foundations

   • Floor levels

   • Levels of the ground

   • Construction of the walls, floors and roofs

2. Site plan (to a scale not less than 1:200) showing

   • Street names, lot number and title reference to the site with the North point clearly marked

   • The size and shape of the site

   • The dimensioned position of the proposed new building and of any existing buildings on site

   • The relative levels of the site with respect to the street or way adjoining

   • The position and size of any existing sewers and existing storm water drains

   • The position of street trees, if any between the site and the roadway

3. Specifications describing materials to be used in the construction and, where not indicated on the drawings, the sizes thereof

4. Engineering design details eg. Footings, strutted beams, bulkheads, corner windows and large opening details.

 

SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE DWELLINGS

For single residential dwellings on all 'Residential' zoned land in the Dumbleyung and Kukerin townsites, the Shire of Dumbleyung requires a minimum front boundary setback of 7.5m subject to any allowances afforded by the R-Codes and the Shire of Dumbleyung Local Planning Scheme No.1.

                               

An R-Code density of R10 is prescribed for single residential developments on all 'Residential' zoned land in Dumbleyung and Kukerin townsites where reticulated sewerage disposal infrastructure is not available. An R-Code density of R30 can be applied where a 'Residential' zoned property is connected to reticulated sewerage including a reduced front boundary setback of 4.0m.

 

Side and rear boundary setbacks are:

• 1.0m for walls with no major openings and that are less than 9m in length and less than 3.5m in height;

• 1.5m or more for walls with major openings that are more than 9m in length and above 3.5m in height.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUPED DWELLINGS

DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GROUPED DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS

The minimum required front boundary setbacks for grouped dwellings are the same as those prescribed above based on the applicable R-Code density subject to any allowances afforded by the R-Codes.

 

All applications for grouped dwellings must address the requirements of the R-Codes including

• Minimum lot area per dwelling

• Front, side and rear building setbacks

• Standard of retained dwelling where additional grouped dwelling(s) proposed

• Open space provision

• Site coverage and plot ratio

• Privacy and overlooking of adjoining property

• Vehicle access and car parking

• On-site storage facilities

• Finished floor and ground levels

• Retaining walls

• Landscaping

• Fencing

• Stormwater drainage

• External fixtures, utilities and facilities

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 2    OUTBUILDINGS, PATIOS, PERGOLAS, CARPORTS & GARAGES

The Shire of Dumbleyung requires that a Building Permit be issued prior to the erection of an outbuilding, patio, pergola, carport or garage. The specifications, positioning and materials for proposed structures must comply with the requirements of the current National Construction Code (NCC) and the Residential Design Codes.

 

DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL is required PRIOR to obtaining a Building Permit for a single or multiple outbuildings on all 'Residential' zoned properties in the following circumstances:

• The total floor area of an individual or multiple outbuildings exceeds 60m2; and/or

• The wall height is greater than 4.2m; and/or

• The roof ridge height is greater than 4.2m; and/or

• The proposed outbuilding/s are to be located within the primary or secondary street setback area; and/or

• The proposed outbuilding/s reduce the open space and outdoor living area requirements in the R-Codes.

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DEFINITIONS

Outbuildings - an enclosed non-habitable structure that is detached from any dwelling and may include a detached garage.

 

Patio - an unenclosed structure covered in impervious material which may or may not be attached to a dwelling.

 

Pergola - an open-framed structure covered in a water permeable material or operable louvred roofing, which may or may not be attached to a dwelling.

 

Carport - an unenclosed structure designed to accommodate one or more motor vehicles and being without a door.

 

Garage - any roofed structure, other than a carport designed to accommodate one or more motor vehicles.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Shire of Dumbleyung requires all building permit applications for new Outbuildings, Patio’s, Pergola’s, Carport’s and Garage’s or extensions to include the following information:

 

1. Shire of Dumbleyung Application for Building Permit Envelope - ALL relevant sections of the form must be completed including; the signature of all owner’s, builder and applicant

2. If applicable, attach a copy of the approved Planning Consent/Development Approval

3. Completed and signed ‘Application for Building Permit – Certified’ (BA1), accompanied by a ‘Certificate of Design Compliance’ (BA3) signed and issued by a registered Building Surveyor; OR a

4. ​Completed and signed ‘Application for Building Permit – Uncertified’ (form BA2)

5. Owner/s wishing to construct a dwelling or dwelling addition as an Owner-Builder exceeding $20,000 in estimated construction value must get an Owner-Builder approval from the Building Commission

6. BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) assessment and report if located in a Bushfire Prone Area

7. Minimum Requirements for Building Plans:

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a) A site plan (to scale not less than 1:200) showing

• Street names, lot number and north point clearly marked

• The size and shape of the site

• The dimensioned position of proposed new building and of any existing buildings on the site

• The position and size of any existing sewers and existing storm water drains

• The position of any services or trees between the site and the roadway​​

b) Drawings (to scale not less than 1:100) including

• Floor plan showing all dimensions

• All elevations

• One section, transverse or longitudinal (discretion applied)

• Connection details of all structural members and anchorage to footings showing materials to be used and their respective sizes, spans and spacing’s Note: where spans exceed 6.0 meters, plans are to be verified as in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or certified and signed in ink by a Structural Engineer

• Construction of the walls, floors and roofs

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SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTBUILDINGS

• The minimum required setbacks for outbuildings are determined in accordance with the R-Codes.

• An outbuilding with a wall length greater than 9.0m is generally required to be located at least 1.5m from a side or rear boundary, otherwise an outbuilding may be located 1.0m from a side or rear boundary.

• Reduced setbacks of outbuildings shall be subject to adjoining neighbour consultation and the Shire's development approval.

• Development approval for a nil rear boundary setback for an outbuilding, where such property abuts a right-of-way, may be granted where vehicular access width of 6.0m is afforded by the right-of way.

• An outbuilding shall not be located in the primary or secondary street setback area unless development approval is granted.

• On land with a density coding of R10/30 where reticulated sewerage disposal infrastructure is not available an outbuilding shall be setback a minimum of 3m from any other secondary street boundary to which the site has a frontage. The secondary street boundary setback may be reduced to 1.5m where the property is connected to reticulated sewerage.

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SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIOS/VERANDAHS/PERGOLAS/CARPORTS/GARAGES

• Patios/verandahs/carports/pergolas shall generally be setback at least one (1) metre from the side and rear boundaries of a 'Residential' zoned property in accordance with the R-Codes.

• Support columns/posts for patios/verandas/carports/pergolas may be located up to the boundary where they:

      - are not more than 10m in length and 2.7m in height;

      - are located behind the primary street setback; and

      - have eaves, gutters and roofs set back at least 450mm from the lot boundary.​

• Carports may be located forward of the front building line up to 50 percent of the minimum required front boundary setback where:

      - the width of the carport does not exceed 60 percent of the land's lot frontage;​

      - the construction allows an unobstructed view between the dwelling and the street, right-of-way or equivalent; and

      - the carport roof pitch, colours and materials are compatible with the dwelling.​

• Garages shall generally be setback a minimum 4.5m from a street boundary to which the site has its main frontage.  This setback may be reduced:

      - where the garage adjoins a dwelling provided the garage is at least 0.5m behind the dwelling alignment

(excluding any porch, verandah or balcony); or​

      - to 3m where the garage allows vehicles to be parked parallel to the street. The wall parallel to the street must include          openings.

• Garages and carports must have a minimum setback of 1.5m from a secondary street.

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PUBLIC/NEIGHBOUR CONSULTATION

Where required in order to obtain development/planning approval, consultation with adjoining property owners may be undertaken by a landowner and must include:

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1. Copy of proposed plans, signed by the adjoining property owners; and

2. Statement to the effect that they have no objection to the proposal; or

3. Details of their objection to the proposal

 

​An 'Adjoining Property Owners Comment Form' is available from the Shire where neighbour consultation is undertaken by a landowner seeking development/planning approval.

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 3   CAMPING ON LAND OTHER THAN A CARVAN PARK OR CAMPING GROUND

A person may camp for up to 5 nights in any period of 28 consecutive days on land the person owns or has a legal right to occupy without the Shire's approval or for more than 5 night in any period of 28 consecutive days on land the person owns or has a legal right to occupy with the written approval of the Shire or the Minister for Local Government.

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A person may also apply in writing to the Shire for approval to camp on land the person owns or has a legal right to occupy for a period not exceeding 24 consecutive months. Any approval granted by the Shire will be subject to the following conditions:

1. That any caravan or camp in which the person is camping on the land is maintained in such a good condition that it is not a hazard to safety or health;

2. That the land is maintained in such a condition that it is suitable for camping, particularly in relation to safety and health, access to services and any other conditions specified by the Shire in the approval.

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For more details view the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997 and Temporary accommodation and camping outside of caravan parks.