We are now in the Unrestricted Burning Period.

There are no fire restrictions on burning until 1 November 2025. However, if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above and/or a Total Fire Ban has been put in place then no burning is permitted.

For up to date information regarding Total Fire Bans and community warnings about emergencies visit Emergency WA.

Planning

Do You Need Development Approval?

Find when development approval is required and how to check zoning and permitted use of a property.

Development Applications

Find out about development applications, including how to apply, the application process and development approval considerations.

Subdivision and Amalgamation

Find out about subdivision advice, approval applications and clearance requests.

Short Term Rental Accommodation

Home Occupation

Operating a business from home? Find out about approvals required for home business, including mobile business operating from a residential address.

Extractive Industries

Find out about licensing and approval requirements for extractive industries eg. extraction, quarrying or removal of sand, rock and other material.

Heritage

Find out about heritage, including historic heritage conservation, the Shire’s Municipal Heritage List, Aboriginal heritage and requirements for development affecting a heritage place.

Planning Schedule of Fees and Charges

Access planning fees and charges for development applications, extractive industries, subdivision, scheme amendments, publications, structure plans, change of use and more.

Planning Framework Documents

Access local planning scheme, local planning strategy, structure plans, local development plans, planning policies and design guidelines.

Development Assessment Panels

Find out Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) and what happens when a development application is submitted to the DAP from the Shire.