Building Applications - Checklists, Forms and Guides

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The following Applications and Information sheets relate to the Building Act 2011.

Please click on the following link for the current building application forms from the Building Commission:

Link to Building Application Forms

Energy Efficiency

New energy efficiency provisions have been added to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) which require new dwellings and additions to comply with the provisions set out in Part 3.12 of the BCA. The City is required to check compliance against these provisions and the onus is on the builder to demonstrate that the new dwelling (or additions) complies with the various elements of Part 3.12 of the BCA. Compliance can be achieved in two different ways, namely:

• Option 1: by complying with the provisions of the BCA known as the Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions
• Option 2: by providing the Ctiy with an Energy Efficiency Rating from an accredited assessor
  
  
  For useful information in Building Design, please see the following link:
  
  http://www.yourhome.gov.au/technical/index.html
  
  Checklist short cut

General Building Information

Building Permit:

A Building Permit is required for all building work including work such as garages, sheds, carports, verandahs, verandah enclosures, pergolas, swimming pools and fencing within the street frontage. No addition, alteration or new building work is permitted to commence until a Building Permit has been issued by the City.


Application Form:

Building Permit application forms are available on this website, the City Administration Office or may be requested to be sent by post.

Applicant:

For work over $20,000 in value, a Registered Builder is required to complete the application form, or a completed Owner/Builders Form (available from the City of Busselton's Administration Offices) is to be submitted. The Owner/Builders must be signed by all owners of the property and lodged with the Builders Registration Board of WA. The Owner/Builders Form is to be accompanied with a $140 fee.


Crossovers:

A crossover is the portion of the driveway from a property that crosses over the verge and adjoins the road. Property owners may be entitled to a contribution from the City towards the construction cost of a "standard crossover". To be entitled to the contribution, the constructed crossover meets the specifications outlined in the "Community Infrustructure Standards and Specifications - Section 4 Vechicle Crossovers".

Ongoing maintenance of the crossover is the responsibility of the owner.


Fees and Levies:

A Building Permit application fee and Builders Services Levy is payable on lodgement of an application. For residential construction by owner builders or registered builders the fee will vary depending if it’s an uncertified or a certified application.

UNCERTIFIED

Building Application Fee                Value of works inclusive of GST x 0.32% but not less than $90.00
Building Services Levy                    Value of works inclusive of GST x 0.09% but not less than $40.50
Construction Training Levy           Value of works exceeding $20,000 inclusive of GST x 0.2%

CERTIFIED

Class 1 or 10 Building                       Value of works inclusive of GST x .019% but not less than $90.00
Class 2 to 9 Building                         Value of works inclusive of GST x 0.09% but not less than $90.00
Building Services Levy                    Value of works inclusive of GST x 0.09% but not less than $40.50
Construction Training Levy           Value of construction inclusive of GST exceeds $20,000 x 0.2%

Sewered Sites:

Applications for buildings on sewered properties are required to be assessed by the Water Corporation and stamped as approved prior to commencement of any works. This needs to be submitted directly to Water Corporation.


Non-Sewered Sites:

Applications for buildings requiring connection to a septic system must be accompanied by a completed Septic

Information Sheets for Bushfire Zones

Please see attached information sheets.

Information Sheets for Bushfire Zones

BUSHFIRE ATTACK LEVELS AND CORRESPONDING SECTIONS FOR SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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In addition to the following information sheets, please note that section 3 of AS 3959-2009 must also be complied with.

Asset Management Plans

The following Asset Management Plans have been endorsed by Council.  Asset Management Plans promote management of infrastructure assets over the lifecycle of the asset in the most cost-effective manner to provide a specified level of service.

For more information please call Daniell Abrahamse, Manager Engineering and Facility Services on (08) 9781 0379.

Engineering Technical Standards and Specifications

These standards and specifications have been adopted by Council, and are required to be practiced in the City of Busselton for all civil works designed and carried out by Consultants, Contractors, Developers and Council Staff. These Standards and Specifications will be used for processing subdivision and development applications, plan approvals and control of works, and will be maintained and applied, under authority delegated by Council and the Chief Executive Officer and the Director, Engineering and Works Services.

It is acknowledged that accepted industry standards will change over time. In order to accommodate such changes, the contents of this Specification will be
reviewed regularly.

Additions, deletions and amendments will be circulated to those on the distribution list as held by the Administration Officer, Engineering and Works Services on (08) 9781 0420.

Heavy Haulage - Extra Mass Permits

Main Roads WA (MRWA) reviewed its Heavy Vehicle Permit Application process with new arrangements taking effect from 31st March 1997. The application process involves each Council providing MRWA with an approved Heavy Vehicle Permit Plan (HVPP) with standard conditions. MRWA will then be responsible for administering all applications and approvals, and thus removing individual application processing at the Local Government level. Roads not on the Heavy Vehicle Permit Plan require Council approval before MRWA will issue the Permits. Application must be on the standard form available from the City of Busselton.

The Director, Enigneering and Works Services advises Main Roads WA (MRWA) of Council's Heavy Vehicle Permit Plan and conditions to be imposed on all applications seeking approval to use Council's heavy haulage routes. Council conditions do not apply to main roads in the City - Bussell and Vasse Highways, Busselton Bypass, Sues Road and Caves Road.

Please find below as attachments:

1. Details of conditions (but not limited to) for all Heavy Haulage Vehicle Permit applications;

2. Application form for Heavy Vehicle Permit Approval.

If you require further assistance, please phone the Engineering and Works Services Directorate on (08) 9781 0384 or email: Justin.Smith@busselton.wa.gov.au

Accommodation

Information on City of Busselton's Health Services. For more information please contact Environmental Health Department on 9781 0444

Building and Development

Food Premises

Information on the City of Busselton's Health services.  For more information please contact  the Environmental Health Department on 9781 0444.

The City of Busselton takes food hygiene seriously.  All food businesses have obligations and the City of Busselton is assisting food businesses to meet these obligations by providing free access to this exciting new training tool.

There is a high demand for training within the food sector.  This training will assist food handlers in developing the required skills and knowledge to ensure food is handled in a safe and hygienic manner.

The program is easy to follow, includes an entertaining presentation as well as interactive quizzes.  A training acknowledgement form can be printed upon completion and be kept as part of your staff training records.

Click here for Free Online Food Safety Training

Guidelines on Country Rain Water Collection

Mosquito Control

The City of Busselton is currently developing a mosquito control strategy that will incorporate both larval and adult control measures in an effort to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to the area. Residents can assist mosquito control by checking and eliminating potential backyard breeding sites. Breeding sites can be formed where water is allowed to lay or be stored, in fishponds, buckets, pet bowls and plant trays. Mosquito proof cowls should be fitted to sewer vent pipes to prevent breeding in septic tanks. Residents and visitors to the area should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Mosquitoes are most active at sunrise and sunset and it is recommended that you avoid contact with mosquitoes at these times by going indoors, covering up with loose clothing or by using a mosquito repellent (containing 5% to 20% diethyl toluamide [DEET]) to reduce the risk of mosquito bites.

Nuisances

Trading in Public Places

Information on the City of Busselton's Health services.  For more information please contact  the Environmental Health Department on
9781 0444.

Waste Water Disposal

Biodiversity Incentive Strategy February 2011

The City of Busselton (the City) contains an extensive range of biodiversity values of regional, state, national and international significance. The City is the location of the Ramsar-listed Vasse-Wonnerup wetland and other conservation category wetlands.  There is an unusually high occurrence of declared rare flora (DRF), with the majority of these being endemic to the City of Busselton (i.e. they are not native to other parts of the world). There are some 50 different vegetation complexes (types) present within the City of Busselton. For many of these complexes, only 30% or less of their original extent remains, making them endangered or critically endangered. 

Much of the City has been cleared, leading to loss and fragmentation of bushland and wetland areas. Population growth and agriculture continue to put pressure on the remaining natural areas in the City. The majority (56%) of remnant bushland and wetland areas in the City are located on private property (EMRC, 2004). Thus, the involvement of private landholders is essential to the protection and effective management of the remaining biodiversity values.

In 2002, the City adopted the Biodiversity Incentives Strategy for Private Land in the City of Busselton (the Strategy), in recognition of this need. This put the City at the forefront of biodiversity protection in Western Australia. Commencing in 2008, a review was conducted of the original Strategy and included consultation with landholders, agency stakeholders, and other interested parties. 

The Strategy offers two types of financial incentives in exchange for long-term protection and management of biodiversity values on private property. These are a Rate Rebate Incentive and a Subdivision Incentive.The incentives are offered to encourage eligible landholders to voluntarily protect biodiversity values on their properties. Based on the review findings, the incentives were modified to make them more appealing to landholders and to reduce approval process transaction costs.

Call for Nominations - City of Busselton Environment Reference Group

Call for Nominations
to the City of Busselton Environment Reference Group

If you have an interest, expertise and/or experience in environmental matters in the City of Busselton, you may like to consider joining the Environment Reference Group.

The purpose of the Environment Reference Group is to monitor the progress, and assist implementation, of the City of Busselton Environment Strategy and to provide a forum for discussion of environmental issues in the City. Staff and Council are able to refer matters of environmental significance to the group for advice or opinion. The Environment Reference Group is not a formal committee of Council however it can initiate discussion and action on environmental issues it believes significant within the City.

Membership to the Environment Reference Group is voluntary. Meeting times are generally from 3.30 to 5.30pm on a weekday, once every two months.

People wishing to nominate should provide a brief resume of their background, interests, experience and expertise in environmental matters and forward it to the City of Busselton prior to Friday, 7 June 2013 and addressed to;

CEO
Environment Reference Group
City of Busselton
Locked Bag 1
Busselton 6280 WA
Or city@busselton.wa.gov.au – Subject: Environment Reference Group

Control Programme of Little and Long Billed Corellas in Busselton

Control Programme of Little and Eastern Long Billed Corellas in Busselton

Submitted by cherylt on  November, 2011

Control Programme of Little and Eastern Long Billed Corellas in Busselton

Background

The Corella species building up in numbers and flocking around the Busselton and Dunsborough Townsites are Cacatua sanguine gymnopis and Cacatua tenuirostris. Little Corellas are native to the Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Western Australia. Eastern Long-billed Corellas are native to south-central New South Wales, south-western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia.



Little Corella (top) and Eastern Long Billed Corella. Photo by Gary Porter, DEC 

 




Flock of Corellas feeding on grass at Port Geographe

These flocks are thought to be made up of birds previously held in captivity that have either escaped, or were released, and have subsequently bred in the wild.

These species pose an environmental threat to native fauna by out-competing for nesting hollows of other native birds and interbreeding with West Australian sub-species of Corella.. The Corellas also impact on public amenity and vegetation. Left uncontrolled, issues of noise nuisance and public health, such as faecal contamination of public eating areas, are expected to increase.

Decision

In September 2010 Council initiated a trial control program. The trial Control program determined an effective control method which involves establishment of a feed site where the Corellas are trapped with a net and then euthanised.  With one trapping, the Corella flock was reduced by a third. After running the trial program Council resolved in October 2011 to;

• Support continuation of a trapping programme to manage Little and Eastern Long Billed Corella populations and that the appropriate approvals, staff training and assistance be obtained from the Department of Environment and Conservation to implement the control programme.

• Provide information on the control program via the City’s website and Council for Community Notices, and ,

• Maintain involvement in the Exotic Corella Working Group (with other SW Councils) to improve coordination with Department of Environment and Conservation services and cost share Corella control activities with other Shires in the South West Region.

Methods

Advice has been sought from Department of Environment and Conservation on control methods. The most effective method for reducing numbers was found to be feeding and trapping. Corellas are attracted to a trapping site by free feeding with bird seed. When the flock is observed feeding at the site the trapping equipment, which essentially consists of a remotely triggered net, is placed on site. When the birds come to feed they are trapped with the net and euthanised either by gassing with CO² or by shooting. Both euthanising methods are approved, humane methods for destruction of the birds, by the Ethics committee...

Corella numbers appear to decrease during the nesting season (July to November), as mating pairs disperse to inland areas. However, many birds remain in the town sites over the winter period. These are mostly younger, non-breeding, birds which will become fertile and mate in later seasons.

While the numbers of birds present during the nesting season are reduced, they still move about in flocks at various times of the day. During summer, when the breeding pairs and their young have returned, the flock size increases and the daily patterns tend to be more regular. Corellas can be controlled by the feeding and trapping method as long as they are flocking together to feed and therefore trapping can be undertaken at anytime of the year.

Conditions

The DEC specifies the methods for control, the number of birds that can be taken, and considers the safety aspects of the proposed areas for control.

The person(s) undertaking the control work must also be approved, under license by DEC. The DEC license conditions include:

• fixed term for control work to be undertaken
• the number of birds that can be taken
• requirement to notify the Police before and after each netting session;
• requirement to report numbers taken to the Shire and DEC;
• person(s) engaged to euthanise the birds by shooting must have the appropriate firearms licence .

Frequently asked questions in relation to Corellas and the Shire Control Program can be found in the City of Busselton's Bay to Bay article, and the attached document from the Department of Environment and Conservation.

Corporate Energy Action Plan

The City of Busselton took the concept “Think global, act local” on board when it joined the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) program in June 2008 with the intent of developing a coordinated approach to reducing its carbon footprint and its impact on climate change.

The City prepared an energy inventory in June 2009 (CCP Milestone 1), which revealed that City’s assets and services produced 5,871 tonnes of emissions in 2006/07. The inventory also forecasted that emissions would increase by 65% by 2020 in a business-as-usual scenario. This created a strong impetus for the City to endorse greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and start developing an action plan to work towards reversing this trend.

In December 2009, the Council endorsed the following emissions reduction goals (CCP Milestone 2):

A 50% per capita reduction by 2015 and a 70% per capita reduction by 2020 in corporate emissions on 2006/07 levels.

The action plan presented in Section 4 of this document represents the City of Busselton’s current strategy to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage of City’s assets and services. It is equivalent to Corporate Milestone 3 of the now defunct CCP Program.

This action plan was endorsed by the Council on 23 June 2010.

Its implementation will have multiple benefits for the City, including reducing the City’s contribution to climate change, demonstrating the City’s leadership on this issue and achieving important financial savings. These will only increase with anticipated rising energy costs.

The focus was put on identifying actions with the best return on investment in terms of emission reduction. Due to increasing energy costs, actions with short payback periods were selected as a priority.

This is consistent with the standard approach of reducing emissions by initially reducing energy use and becoming more energy efficient, to reduce the cost of switching to energy sources that are less greenhouse intensive such as renewable energy.

Actions recommended are considered the best strategy for the City of Busselton at the current time. Actions to be taken may vary with the introduction of updated technologies, changing legislation and new State and Federal Government initiatives amongst other things. This Plan is a dynamic document and will be reviewed and revised as required to keep it relevant and practical.

Environment Strategy September 2004

The City of Busselton Environment Strategy is a comprehensive document aimed at providing Council with a strategic framework to undertake environmental management activities.

The strategy draws upon the issues raised during community consultation activities undertaken during the development of the strategy, the City's Strategic Plan and addresses the key threats to natural  values in the Shire.

The Environment Strategy incorporates sixty-eight (68) actions covering the key themes of:

• Biodiversity;

• Coastal Management;

• Wetlands and Waterways;

• Agricultural Land Use;

• Community Participation and Awareness;

• Fire Management;

• Funding and Resources; and

• Waste Management

A brief overview of each theme is outlined below, together with the key over arching recommendations that will progress the implementation of the strategy in a timely and cost effective manner. A full list of the actions is contained in Action Plan 1 on page 97.

Fox Trapping Using Cage Traps

The red fox is a skilled hunter of wildlife and domestic poultry and has adapted well to living amongst humans in urban and peri-urban areas. Cage trapping is one way to safely control foxes areas where it is not safe to bait or shoot.

In 2010 the City ofBusselton, Shire of Capel and Shire of Dardanup received State NRM funding to investigate the best way to work with their communities to cage trap foxes.

This protocol outlines the findings of this project.

Three cage traps are available for loan free of charge from the Geocatch Office – 9781 0111.

Friends of Reserves Strategy January 1999

The objectives of the Strategy are to:

• Manage bushland reserves to maintain and/or enhance their  conservation and community values.

• Outline a framework and process for establishment and support of Friends of Reserve groups.

• Provide a clear management direction for volunteers undertaking landcare activities on City reserves.

Geographe Bay Foreshore Management Plan October 2001

The Geographe Bay foreshore is a dynamic coastal environment that has been subject to phases of erosion and progradation over the past few decades. An ongoing series of issues, such as building developments being threatened, led to considerable debate about the future management of the coast.

There is presently a high rate of proposed urban development, particularly for residential and tourism. Land use pressures along the coast are expected in the future.

There have been a number of studies of the Geographe Bay coast in the past. These have examined foreshore movements, seagrass, boat launching and building setbacks. To date there has been no overall coastal management plan to identify priority issues, develop an integrated strategy and prepare a schedule of priorities.

In 1999, the City of Busselton, in partnership with the Geographe Catchment Council, was given a CoastCare Grant to assist with the preparation of a foreshore management plan for the Geographe Bay coast. In October 1999, CoastWise was commissioned to prepare The Geographe Bay Foreshore Management Plan.

Local Water Action Plan - February 2010

The City ofBusseltonis a participant in the ICLEI Water Campaign, a voluntary, water management, capacity building program for local governments which aims to assist local governments reduce water consumption and improve local water quality. This document is a sustainable water management strategy produced to meet the requirements of this program.

The City ofBusselton's Water Team, with support and input from Geocatch and Department of Water staff, the Busselton Water Board and the City Environment Reference Group produced this Water Action Plan. The broader community was invited to submit its views on how the City could improve its water management via a questionnaire.

This document serves as an endorsement of a water management strategy that outlines how the City will achieve water conservation and water quality goals. It is a framework for putting together a set of effective and practical measures to manage, in a sustainable manner, the water resources used and influenced by the City.

A range of positive outcomes are expected from the implementation of the Water Action Plan including reduced operating costs, improved water quality, reduced water consumption, social and environmental benefits and leadership.

In accordance with the Water Campaign requirements for Milestone 3, this plan includes:

1. An introduction to the context of water management on a national, state and local scale.
2. A baseline profile of water consumption and water quality issues within the City ofBusselton's organisation.
3. A statement of water conservation and water quality goals set by the City.
4. An outline of actions and policies that have been implemented since the base year.
5. A list of proposed actions and policies to be implemented by the City.
6. A commitment to monitor and review the local action plan in the future.

Following Council's request, this Water Action Plan focuses on the City of Busselton's own operations and facilities. By endorsing the corporate water management goals and action plan, the City fulfils the requirements of Corporate Milestones 2 and 3 of the Water Campaign^TM.

Nature Verge

Are you getting tired of watering your lawn? How about installing a Nature Verge! Street verges account for a surprisingly large amount of land within the City of Busselton and allow room for public services such as water and power. Many of the City of Busselton's verges are irrigated lawn, which require significant maintenance and use large amounts of water and fertiliser. In a drying climate, it is important now more than ever to identify ways in which we can reduce our water use. Replacing large areas of lawn with mulch and native plant species is a simple solution.

Would you like to do your bit for the environment while making your front yard look beautiful? You could even save time and money. Your first step is to download the City of Busselton Nature Verge brochure by clicking on the link below. It is also available at the City Offices, Geocatch, Busselton-Dunsborough Environment Centre or participating nurseries.

Then you'll need to decide which plants you would like to use and how you would like to design your Nature Verge. We've put together an approved species list to assist you in your choice. What you need to remember is that all plants have to be less than 75 cm at maturity and do not contain sharp edges or poisonous properties. We also strongly encourage the use of native species. Environmental weeds and plants requiring significant watering will not be accepted.

Installing verge plantings of any type (except for lawn) requires permission from the City so that we can ensure that designs are not hazardous and do not interfere with pedestrian safety or motorists line-of-sight. So you will need to submit a Nature Verge Installation Form to the City before undertaking any work.

A demonstration garden will be installed in front of the City of Busselton's Offices and on Strelly Street in the Light Industrial Area so feel free to go and check it out if you are not sure how to design your Nature Verge. The brochure also contains examples of landscape designs.

Phytophthora Dieback

Phyto (plant)  - phthora (destroyer) 

Pronounced FY-TOF-THOR-A and commonly called “dieback”

“The arrival and spread of dieback is now seen to  be a biological disaster of global significance for conservation of areas of great biodiversity.”

Podger, James and Mulcah - Review of Dieback in Western Australia - report to the Western Australia Minister for the Environment 1996

Phytophthora dieback, alongside climate change and salinity, is one of the major threats to the biodiversity of Western Australia's ecosystems. Read more

For more information you can download the Managing Phytophthora Dieback in Bushland Brochure or watch the Dieback in the Southwest video

Reserve Management Plans

Reserve Management Plans

The extent of the Reserve Managament Plans can be viewed in the City of Busselton's Online Mapping, click here to see them in the Property Module.

Summary Report on the Ecological Values of 52 Selected Reserves in the City of Busselton 2006-2008

Summary Report on the Ecological Values of 52 Selected Reserves in the City of Busselton 2006-2008

Ecosystem Solutions Pty Ltd was contracted by the City of Busselton to undertake an ecological review of 30 bushland reserves during 2007. The project was developed in partnership with the South West Biodiversity Project (SWBP), coordinated by the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA).

The project involved a desktop analysis and a field assessment of the values of each reserve. Structural vegetation communities were identified and mapped, along with major disturbances, such as major weed areas, clearing of vegetation, rubbish dumping and tracks. The reserves were then prioritised utilising a prioritisation spreadsheet, provided by the South West Biodiversity Project.

This report summarises the findings of this process. It reports on the ecological significance of the reserves and identifies and summarises the priority management actions relevant within each of the reserves, including an overview of the major weeds present within them. It is important to note that the surveys were intended to provide sufficient data to enable a broad ecological comparison to be made of the targeted reserves, not an itemised inventory of flora and fauna species present within them.

The report combines the two year’s results into a single suite of rankings and priority actions for 52 of the City’s bushland reserves using the SWBP criteria.

Trail Development Plan

The Busselton Wetlands Trails Development Plans document is the result of a 12 month planning process in which the Busselton Wetlands Trails Masterplan developed and advertised for public consultation. Submissions were considered by the Busselton Wetlands project team which resulted in the Trails Development Plan. The Trails Development Plan was endorsed by the City of Busselton Council in February 2008.  The Trails Development Plan was developed with funding from the TrailsWest programme.

Many of the proposed Busselton Wetlands Trails will be dual purpose, catering for both commuters and wetland visitors and therefore will connect with the growing Dual Use Path network. However, there are also a number of trails that will lead to a point of interest in the wetlands so people can appreciate the beauty and values of the wetlands. The Shire will source external funding to assist construction of the trails.

Water Quality Improvement Treatment Trial In The Lower Vasse River, Busselton.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

TO CONDUCT WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TREATMENT TRIAL IN THE LOWER VASSE RIVER, BUSSELTON.

The City of Busselton seeks expressions of interest from party’s (persons or companies) that have an interest water quality improvement in natural water bodies. Expressions of Interest (EOI) should describe how a trial of a product or treatment, to remedy poor water quality in the Lower Vasse River, would be conducted. Expressions of Interest received by the City will be considered and assessed on their merit as a first phase of the EOI process. Where a particular treatment method proposed is considered to be appropriate for the Lower Vasse River, the proponent, will be invited to present and refine the details, with a view to conducting the trial over the summer period. 

Expressions can be submitted at anytime, however because the trials are focused on water quality problems during the summer period the trials will generally be considered and commenced at the beginning of the season. Trials are to be conducted at the proponent’s expense, however, the City of Busselton will work with the proponent to facilitate an agreed trial where possible.

For further information, contact Will Oldfield by email: willo@busselton.wa.gov.au or by phone on9781 0464.

Find Local Businesses/Groups (Beta)

Find Local Businesses/Groups(Beta Test)

For further assistance please contact Community Information on 9781 0444.

Please note the search results displayed when using this feature are generated by Google. If your organisation is not displayed, register your details on Google for free.

IntraMaps Public Blog

This page will be updated to let you know what has been changed and added to IntraMaps Public. I will keep adding information to it when there are major changes and revisions and when new datasets, Modules and links are added in.

IntraMaps Public Information

Online Mapping System

How to use Online Mapping

Map Tools

	Select tools allow you to select properties and display information in the information panel.
	Zoom tools allow you to zoom in and zoom out.
	The Pan tool allows you to pan around by clicking and dragging.
	Measuring tools measure distances & areas. Simply point & click where you wish to measure  and double click to finish.

Modules

The Module drop down list allows a map module to be selected and display. For a description of each map module see below. Current Modules for the City are: Property Clause 58 Directory Public Consultation TPS 20

Tabs

The Selection Tab displays information for the current selections from the map window. The Layers Tab allows the user to turn on and off different map layers for a module. The FAQ Tab contains answers to common questions for the use of IntraMaps Public.

Searches

To find a property, enter the street or lot number and street name, and the Busselton Online Mapping System will locate it. There are other searches available to find specific locations such as Libraries, Community Centres or Parks.

Other Tools 

	View a previous page in the session.
	Displays a legend for each map.
	Creates a printer friendly version of your map.
	Reverts to the full view of the map
	The Help button will take you to further help
	Displays information about the current version of IntraMaps Public

To use IntraMaps Public click here.

Links To Maps On This Site

Below are links to other pages on this website that have some maps on them.

Bush Fire Hazard Risk Maps (Building) 

Bush Fire Hazard Risk Maps (Rangers)

Civic Precinct Project Maps

Community Directory Street Directory

Property Street Address

To view your full address please go to online maps and search for your property (using the address search tab at the bottom of the page), and your full address will be shown in the right hand side information panel. You may be surprised to realise what locality you actually live in!

Your address is made up of four parts.

1. Number

Your number should be unique to the street and the Australian Standard is that streets are numbered odd on the left hand side and even on the right hand side from the start of the street. In the City not all past and current street numbers conform to this standard, however all future numbers will.

Numbers can also include unit numbers and suffixes (e.g. ‘A') to establish unique address identifiers when required.

If you live in a rural area (generally land not zoned residential or surrounded by residential zoning) then your number is your Rural Number - for more information click here.

2. Street

This will be the street that your property has legal access from, usually the street that your property's drive-way is on.

3. Locality

There are 43 localities (colloquially referred to as suburbs) within the City of Busselton.

Please note that the locality that your lot/property is within is part of your address.

A list of all localities are below along with their corresponding postcode. Please refer to the Locality shown in online maps in the right hand side information panel and also in the Address field.

Importantly, estate names like Abbey Waters, Ambergate Heights, Cambridge, Cloisters, Country Road Estate, Dunsborough Lakes, Estuary Waters, Highland Estate, Ibis Gardens, Marrinup Views, Maybrook Forrest, Meelup Hills, Naturaliste Heights, Old Broadwater Farm, Peppermint Park, Port Geographe, Provence, Settlers Beach Estate, Vasse Newtown, Via Vasse, Willow Grove and many others DO NOT form any part of an address. Refer to the Landgate's - Geographic Names Committee - Principles Guidelines and Procedures.

4.Postcode

The postcode for each locality is as per the above table and Postcodes are established by Australia Post. 

Rural Numbering

Rural Property Street Addresses

Rural Number: An example of a Rural Number

James Spath Business Systems Analyst - GIS, 9781 0378.

Rural Numbering Links

ICSM Presentation on Urban and Rural Addressing

Landgate Rural Property Addressing in WA

Static Maps

Below are links to static maps that are freely availble for download.

The maps are created in ESRI ArcGIS and are saved as pdf files (requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader), a list is further down the page.

The data that was used in the production of these maps is used under licence from Landgate.

If you have suggestions for further maps that we can make available then please contact the Business Systems Analyst - GIS James Spath on 9781 0378.

Useful GIS Links

The following links are provided for your information only and the City of Busselton takes no responsibility for the content of these sites.

ABS

ANZLIC

Australia Post - How to Address Mail

Australia Post - Postcode Search

Busselton Maps - Bing Maps

Busselton Maps - Google

Busselton Maps - Multimap

Busselton Maps - Open Street Map The Free Wiki World Map

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Your Guide to Town Planning

Town Planning rules and regulations are really not as daunting as they may seem.

The booklet; Your Guide to Town Planning, seeks to explain the regulations most likely to affect householders, business people and community groups.

Planning influences where we live, what services are available and how the City of Busselton will develop in the years to come.

We believe that everyone has the right to be involved in decisions and issues that effect their community.

Please download the document from the link below.

01. General Planning Information

Responsibilities:

The City's Planning Services Division is responsible for coordination of the growth and form of the City via control and planning of residential estates, commercial centres, tourist development, rural and recreational areas. It does this through the preparation of Town Planning Schemes, assessing development, rezoning and subdivision applications and formulating policies and strategies for development and conservation.

Planning Approval:

All projects of a development nature require the planning approval of the City. Planning decisions are made by the City based on the City of Busselton District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 and often involves extensive consultation with the community, Council and relevant State Government departments. If planning approval is granted, it is usually subject to a range of conditions, which must be met before the issue of the building licence, prior to the occupation of the completed development or before commencement of use (download a Development Application from the download page).

Subdivision Applications:

Information and application forms for subdivision approvals can be obtained from the City on (08) 9781 0444 or alternatively from the Planning WA web site. Subdivision approvals are determined by the Western Australian Planning Commission based on comments from the City and other referral authorities.

Structure Plan Preparation Guidelines & Mapping Standards

The City of Busselton now applies the WAPC’s Structure Plan Preparation Guidelines (Guidelines) and Structure Plan Digital Data and Mapping Standards (Standards) when assessing all new structure plans including Development Guide Plans and Detailed Area Plans.

The Guidelines standardise the scope, format and content of structure plans across the City, and detail the information required to be provided for each type of structure plan.

Applicants will need to ensure submitted structure plan proposals meet the content format and mapping requirements of the Guidelines and Standards.

A copy of the Guidelines and Standards can be obtained from the Department of Planning website, or by clicking here.

Development Assessment Panel Applications:

Information and application forms for Development Assessment Panel applications can be obtained from Planning WA website or click here.

It is mandatory to have applications for proposals such as the construction of a commercial development/mixed use development or a housing development greater than 10 grouped dwellings and which have an estimated cost of development above $7 million, assessed under the Development Assessment Panel process.

Community Involvement:

Encouragement is given for community members to be actively involved in the planning of their City. The City advertises development and planning proposals in the local newspaper, on this website and also has information available at the City offices. Submissions on Development Applications may be made by way of a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer. All Council meetings are open to the public and able to be attended by anyone interested in items on the agendas.

The Submission Form (Form 4 see attachments below) is required to be used for the making of a submission on a Town Planning Scheme Amendment. Development proposals and scheme amendments advertised for public comment are included in the City's Council for the Community pages.

Property Settlement Enquiry System:

If you are considering purchasing a property in the City of Busselton, it is strongly suggested that you access this system. For a fee you can gain current information on rates, planning, engineering, health and building details concerning the property you are considering.

Consulting Staff:

Members of this department are freely available to consult with clients but it is necessary on most occasions to make an appointment if you wish to speak to a senior officer. please contact our consulting staff on (08) 9781 0396 or email angela.triglia@busselton.wa.gov.au

Fees & Charges:

Please refer to Fees & Charges for details of planning related charges.

Developer Contributions

Please refer to Developer Contributions for details relating to contributions and bonds.

02. Planning Information Sheets

The following Information Sheets are to be used as a guide only. While the City has used its best endeavours to provide accurate advice the City does not give any assurances or warranties as to the accuracy of the information contained in this information sheet and it is advised that you check the original Local Laws, Local Planning Policies, Acts, the City’s District Town Planning Scheme and other relevant documents for detailed references.

03. Planning Check Lists

Use the planning checklists below to ensure all the relevant information is submitted to the City of Busselton with your proposal. Failure to provide the information can result in delays with the processing of your application.

Should you have any further queries please contact the City of Busselton's Planning Enquiries Officer direct on
9781 0358 or via email brioney.mclean@busselton.wa.gov.au.

04. Planning Application Forms

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Development Assessment Panel Applications

Information and application forms for Development Assessment Panel applications can be obtained from Planning WA website or click here.

It is mandatory to have applications for proposals such as the construction of a commercial development/mixed use development or a housing development greater than 10 grouped dwellings and which have an estimated cost of development above $7 million, assessed under the Development Assessment Panel process.

We strongly recommend that you review the Planning Checklists prior to completing the Development Application Forms listed below to ensure that the form is completed accurately and that all information required to process the application is submitted.

>> For Development Application - Planning Checklists

05. Fees and Charges

FEES AS RELATE TO TOWN PLANNING 2011 - 2012

06. Developer Contributions and Bonds

Contributions to Infrastructure

The careful planning and coordination of infrastructure is fundamental to the economic and social well-being of any community.  New urban development and redevelopment needs to ensure the cost-efficient provision of infrastructure and facilities - such as roads, public transport, water supply, sewerage, electricity, gas, telecommunications, drainage, open space, schools, health, community and recreation facilities.  All of these utilities and services greatly influence the standard of living, mobility and lifestyle choices of a community.

The City of Busselton recognises that certain developments create additional demands on the provision or extension/upgrading of local infrastructure and that where necessary a contribution to the upgrading of that infrastructure should be made which is proportional to the demand created. Policies to guide the Council’s decision making on when a contribution should be required and the monetary value/scope of the contribution, may be adopted under either the Local Government Act (1995) or as a Local Planning Policy under the Town Planning Scheme. Contributions are usually applied as a condition of planning consent issued after consideration of a development application. Generally, the contribution will be required to be paid prior to the City issuing a building licence for any building work associated with the planning consent, or at the time of clearance of conditions of a subdivision approval issued by the WA Planning Commission.

Please click on the following link to access Developer Contribution and Staging Plans for Yalyalup, Vasse and Port Geographe. 

The following is a table of the standard developer contributions that may apply to your development or subdivision.
(Please note that:
* most contributions are subject to periodic increase and are calculated at time of payment;
* only the most common contributions are listed; other contributions may apply to specific developments.)

For more information click on the following link to view Local Planning Policy No. 6 - Developer Contribution Policy:-

Local Planning Policy Manual 

Click on the following link to see what contributions apply to your property on City's GIS on-line mapping.

GIS Online Mapping

Bonds

It is also common practice for bonds to be imposed as a condition of planning consent.  Generally, if a planning consent contains conditions (eg a landscape plan to be submitted and implemented) that are required to be satisfied prior to a Permit to Use being issued by the City, then a bond will be required.  In the case of Extractive Industries there is generally a requirement for separate road maintenance, performance and dust bonds (Refer Policy No.5 - Provision No. 5A).

Further Information

Members of this department are freely available to consult with clients but it is necessary on most occasions to make an appointment first to avoid delays.  Please contact our consulting staff on (08) 9781 0396 or email brioney.mclean@busselton.wa.gov.au

07. Developer Contributions and Staging Plans

This Developer Contribution and Staging Plans (DCSP) applies to the residential portions of the Development Areas and Deferred Development Areas and deals with cost sharing arrangements and timing of the provisions of community infrastructure and facilities.

08. Local Planning Policy Manual

The City of Busselton's Local Planning Policy Manual was adopted by the Council on the 10 March 2010. It comprises nine (9) local planning policies, currently in force under District Town Planning Scheme 20 (the Scheme). The Local Planning Policy Manual has been prepared for the purpose of guiding decision making in the determination of applications made pursuant to the Scheme.

The Council has endorsed a number of other planning guidance documents and strategies which the City will also have regard to in the consideration of planning applications and proposals. These documents may be sourced here.

Please take into consideration any draft policy provisions (highlighted in red) that may effect any future planning applications.

Information on the Local Planning Policy Manual or other guidance documents/strategies can be obtained by contacting the Planning Enquires Officer - Planning and Development Services, Brioney McLean at brioney.mclean@busselton.wa.gov.au or on 9781 0444.

09. Planning Strategies, Reports and Guidelines

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10. Local Planning Strategy and Scheme Review

The City has embarked on a significant process of change and improvement in relation to its land use planning process responsibilities. 

The City has experienced one of the highest ongoing rates of population growth in regional Australia with almost 5% average annual growth since 1981.   Demographic change and development in the City of Busselton and in the region is unlikely to diminish significantly in the short term.  In conjunction with increasing complexity in the planning process this requires a high priority to be placed on strategic planning if the City of Busselton's decision-making is to be consistent with community vision, needs and expectations.   Many of the City of Busselton's policies and strategies will require review or replacement in order to remain valid and useful.

One of the City of Busselton's roles is to formulate and review planning statute and policy to provide for more sustainable development outcomes and reflect the City of Busselton's Strategic Plan. This requires analysis of community needs and the formulation of strategy, policy and town planning scheme outcomes that guide land use and the form of development over strategic time frames (5-50 years). It requires a balance between retention of the character and lifestyle values of the City and management of the high rate of demographic change. 

This will be undertaken through formulation of a 'Local Planning Strategy' leading to a new Town Planning Scheme over a 3-5 year time frame. A Local Planning Strategy (LPS) will be developed to provide the long term strategic planning framework for future development of the City of Busselton over the next 15 - 20 years. It sets out the long-term planning directions for the local government, applies State and regional planning policies and provides the rationale for the zones and other provisions of the Local Planning Scheme. It provides the strategic framework within which future amendments to local planning schemes will be considered.

The Local Planning Strategy will involve the formulation of a number of strategies and policy outcomes that relate to settlement (including housing, transport, infrastructure), tourism, commerce, environment, culture and heritage and rural land use and will inform the Scheme review. Once the Local Planning Strategy has been formulated, the Scheme provisions and associated land use (zoning) outcomes can be confidently addressed through preparation of a new Local Planning Scheme.  The Local Planning Scheme provides the statutory framework within which future amendments may be considered.  

In the interim the City is reviewing and updating the existing Scheme text to ensure that it reflects current practice. This review is designed to achieve increased efficiency, clarity and effectiveness in the operation of the Scheme.

It is important that the Scheme Review process is underpinned by broader community input in preparation of the Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme to ensure that it reflects the community vision for the next generation.  Throughout the process various means will be employed to inform and gather views and build awareness of the process.  At this stage in the process the emphasis is on preparation of our overall Local Planning Strategy.


It is suggested that you keep an eye out on this website for updates and information on the process.

11. Shire of Busselton District Town Planning Scheme No 20

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The District Town Planning Scheme should be read in conjunction with the Scheme Maps, State Planning Policies and the applicable Local Planning Policies and Strategies. Local Planning Policies may be sourced here.

The Council has endorsed a number of other planning guidance documents and strategies which the Shire will also have regard to in the consideration of planning applications and proposals. These documents may be sourced here.

The District Town Planning Scheme Maps can be viewed interactively by using the City of Busselton's Online Mapping, click here. You will need to choose the TPS 20 Module to view the District Town Planning Scheme Maps.

12. Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Applications

Current Development Assessment Panel (DAP) applications

1. CITY REF:  DA12/0084 | DAP REF:  | 20 Ray Avenue, Broadwater | Replacement of Existing Nursing  Home Care Facilities

    Determined Development Assessment Panel (DAP) applications

13. Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Meeting Dates

CITY REF:  DA12/0084 | DAP REF: DOP 12/0382 | 20 Ray Avenue, Broadwater | Replacement of Existing Nursing  Home Care Facilities

25 May 2012            11:00am         Committee Room at City of Busselton

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14. Holiday Homes Information

Holiday Homes Regulations now in place

Holiday homes make an important contribution to the City’s economy.  Whilst many rented holiday homes are well managed, experience has necessitated the City to introduce regulations to ensure fair outcomes are achieved for both holiday home owners and their neighbours.  This has followed a lengthy and extensive consultation process.

The regulations require that all holiday homes, which are made available for rent, must have a planning approval and also be registered with the City of Busselton.  

If you are a holiday home owner, and you are intending to make your holiday home available for short term rental, you will need to apply for Planning Consent and Registration from the City of Busselton, by no later than 31 March 2013.  This period has been provided to enable you to operate over the 2012 - 2013 peak tourist period, whilst you are in the process of obtaining the necessary Planning Consent and Registration.

Further information, including the application package is available at the links and attachments below or by contacting the City's Planning Enquiries Officer on (08) 9781 0444.

Holiday Homes Local Law

Holiday Homes Planning Policy  

16. Future Busselton 2050 - Strategic Growth Scenarios

PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE GROWTH

INVITATION TO COMMENT

The City of Busselton has commenced a process to develop a Local Planning Strategy to inform the review of District Town Planning Scheme No. 20. The Local Planning Strategy will set out the overall, longer term, high level planning direction for the City for the next 25 – 30 years.

The City has been one of the fastest growing parts of the State for the last twenty years or so and that growth is expected to continue. Conservative projections suggest that our population could double to around 70,000 by 2050.  How, when and where, as well as how much of, that growth might occur is a key challenge for the Local Planning Strategy and the City is keen to canvass the views of ratepayers, residents, community groups, industry, business, government organisations and key partners.

To assist this process, an Options Paper entitled “FUTURE BUSSELTON 2050: STRATEGIC GROWTH SCENARIOS” has been prepared that sets out four different, conceptual scenarios for future planning and how each scenario is likely to affect the future growth and development of the City of Busselton.

We are seeking your views as to which of the scenarios you prefer and why, but also which aspects of each scenario are attractive, and which are not attractive. Feedback received on the options paper will assist in the development of the overall Local Planning Strategy, which will set out the future planning direction for the City of Busselton.

An information / Workshop session will be held on the 26th February 2013 at the St Mary's Family Centre, Busselton between 5:30pm - 7:30pm.  To register your attendance please contact Cheryl Toovey via email Cheryl.Toovey@busselton.wa.gov.au or call direct on 9781 0454.

Submissions can be either in writing, via email or survey/comment form on the City’s website, also feel free to discuss with Councillors and City of Busselton staff.

You can make your comments online now by using the webform below or if you want to send in a more detailed response, please send to city@busselton.wa.gov.au or to City of Busselton, Strategic Planning, Locked Bag 1, Busselton WA  6280 by close of business 22 March 2013.

E Book Future Busselton 2050 Strategic Growth Scenarios

*  Please note advise that the ebook uses flash and Iphone/Ipad users should download the document as a PDF instead.

Future Busselton 2050 Strategic Growth Scenarios

Map Scenario 1 Business As Usual Busselton

Map Scenario 1 Business As Usual City 

Map Scenario 1 Business As Usual Dunsborough

Map Scenario 2 Constrained City

Map Scenario 2 Constrained Dunsborough

Map Scenario 2 Contrained Busselton

Map Scenario 3 Focused Busselton

Map Scenario 3 Focused City

Map Scenario 3 Focused Dunsborough

Map Scenario 4 Unfocused Busselton

Map Scenario 4 Unfocused City

Map Scenario 4 Unfocused Dunsborough

Residential Density and Housing Examples 

Abandoned Vehicles

The Shire regularly receives complaints from members of the public concerning vehicles being left parked for long periods on public roads or road verges.  Under Council’s Local Laws any motor vehicle left parked in a public place for twenty-four (24) hours or more, without the written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Council, will be deemed to be abandoned and will therefore be impounded by Council, and taken to Council’s public pound, in accordance with Council’s Local Laws relating to removal and disposal of obstructing vehicles.

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(i) Vehicles must have been abandoned for more than 24 hours. 

(ii)  Ranger will assess and after 24 hours call a tow truck driver to tow the vehicle to the impound yard. 

(iii)  Details of vehicles will be entered and an impound number created. 

(iv)  A vehicle plate search will be performed - if the owner is identified a letter will be sent advising that the vehicle has been impounded. 

(v)  Vehicles are impounded for up to 2 months (60 days), after which expressions of interest to purchase the vehicle may be called. 

 (vi)  Plates will be removed prior to the sale of the vehicle.  If a vehicle is unregistered, the plates will be removed immediately and returned to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure who will issue a Plate Return Acknowledgement receipt.

Where an owner seeks to reclaim an impounded vehicle the following applies:

*  Proof of identity and ownership (registration papers) must be produced and documented. 
*  The cost of impoundment fee and towing fee must be paid prior to the vehicle's release.

Cat Information

Local Law for the Keeping and Welfare of Cats

The City of Busselton Council has a Local Law for the Keeping and Welfare of Cats. The law has been prepared to bring the management of domestic cats in line with that of dogs and to enable the control of stray and feral cats within the City of Busselton. The local law aims to:

• promote responsible cat ownership;
• reduce the nuisance to the community caused by cats; and
• limit the damage to and the loss of wildlife caused by cats.

Key components of the draft local law include:

• Registration of cats with the City of Busselton;
• Cats to be identified via a microchip or a collar and tag;
• Cats to be kept on owner's property with infringements for wandering cats - to be enforced via a cage trapping program only;
• The operation of a Shire cat pound and the ability to order destruction of unclaimed cats as per the dog control process;
• The designation of "cat prohibited areas" for sensitive locations (e.g. conservation reserves and some new subdivisions) with higher infringements than for (d);
• Limitations on the number of cats per household to two, with permits required for larger numbers.
• Infringements for abandoning a cat (or kittens).

Cat Registration

Cat registration form can be downloaded from Ranger documents and presented to Customer Service.

All cats over the age of three months must be registered with the City of Busselton. All registrations are due on April 1 each year and are current for either one year or three years. Upon producing a pension card, pensioners may register their cat for half the normal fee. Registration helps you to recover your cat if it is lost and assists the Shire to encourage responsible cat ownership.

Pensioners ½ the normal fee

 Cat Identification

All cats must be identified with a collar and tag or a microchip. If using a collar and tag, the tag must include your name, correct residential address and phone number, and the registration tag must also be attached to the collar.

If you do not want to use a collar then your local veterinarian can insert a tiny microchip under your cat’s skin that will provide your relevant contact details when scanned. If you would like this option, you should ensure your cat is microchipped before applying to register your cat, as you will need to include the microchip number on the registration form.

Identification of your cat will ensure that your cat can be easily returned to you should it become lost, or trapped and impounded. Identification also enables the City of Busselton's Ranger & Fire Services Officers to easily determinate if a cat is a pet or stray or feral animal.

Wandering Cats

Cats that are allowed to roam the streets are a hazard to motorists and can be a nuisance to other residents. Unsterilised cats that wander are often responsible for unwanted litters of kittens that are frequently destroyed or dumped. Many abandoned kittens mature into adult feral cats with significant impacts on our native fauna. It is an offence to abandon a cat or kitten in the City of Busselton.

Cats that wander have a short life span and are expensive to their owners. Owners should take care to ensure that their cat is confined to their own property.

Cat Prohibited Areas

A number of Reserves and undeveloped private land have been identified as "Cat Prohibited Areas" thus allowing the Shire to undertake intensive trapping in these sensitive areas. This approach will assist in addressing the feral cat problem while providing further impetus for cat owners living adjacent to Conservation Reserves to ensure that their pets do not stray into these areas. Further information about current Cat Prohibited Areas is available from the Shire on request.

Limits on Cat Numbers

The law restricts the number of cats may be kept at a particular property to two. Where a permit is issued for additional cats, all cats must also be registered. Kittens less than twelve weeks of age do not need to be registered with the City of Busselton.

Checklist for Responsible Cat Owners

• My cat has regular flea and worm treatment, health checks and vaccinations.
• My cat is sterilised.
• My cat is registered with the City of Busselton.
• My cat wears the Shire registration tag and a disc with my name and address on its collar or has a microchip that will provide this information when scanned.
• My cat does not wander from my property as I have a compound on my property, measures to prevent my cat from climbing fences or because it stays inside.
• My cat is discouraged from hunting native fauna in my yard with the use of a small bell or mirror attached to a collar.
• My cat has an owner who is prepared to learn how to care for its health and understand its behaviour.

Dog Information

It is a sad reflection on the community that many thousands of dogs are destroyed each year because they are unwanted or cannot be controlled. This section provides information on dog ownership in the City of Busselton.

Dog Registration

All dogs over the age of three months must be licensed with the City of Busselton where they normally reside. The registration period runs from 1 November to October 31. Registration helps you to recover your dog if lost and assists the Shire to encourage responsible dog ownership and provide services to dog owners for the benefit of the whole community.

50% Concessional Rates apply for pensioners and 75% Concessional Rates apply for working dogs. To obtain a concession rate on registration of sterilised dogs, the sterilisation certificate must be produced when obtaining a dog licence.

Should you move within the State, you do not have to re-register your dog, but the change of address must be given to the Shire where the dog was previously registered. All dogs must be kept on a lead whilst on any street or reserve, and effectively restrained at all times.

Failure to remove or adequately dispose of dog excreta constitutes an offence under the laws of the Dog Act 1976. Disposable Poo-ch Pouches are available from the City of Busselton Administration office – Free of Charge.

The Shire is concerned at the increasing incidents of dogs roaming at large, harassing stock and creating a traffic hazard. Your co-operation is requested to help eliminate this nuisance. A person under 18 years of age may not lawfully register a dog in his or her name. The dog must be registered by a parent or another adult who will then be regarded as the lawful owner.

Pensioners ½ the normal fee

Identification Tags

When you register your dog, you will receive a plastic tag with the name of the Shire you have registered it with and a registered number printed on it. This tag must be attached to the collar of your dog. Your name and correct residential address must also be inscribed on or attached to a collar. This will allow for quick identification of the dog and prompt notification of its location.

Forms - Ranger Services

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Do you need to change your details? Please send in the Change of Details Form

FORMS

Dog Registration Form

Cat Regsitration Form

Change of Animal Details Form

Application to Keep More Than 2 Dogs Form

Application to Keep More Than 2 Cats Form

Application for Temorary Parking Permit Form

Application for Temporary Beach/Reserve Access Form

Application for Busselton Jetty Bike Pass Form

Change of Ownership Form

Illegal Camping

Under the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995, it is an offence to camp, other than in a registered Caravan Park or Camping Ground. "Camp" is defined as meaning any portable shed or hut, tent, tent fly, awning, blind or any other portable thing used as, or capable of being used for, habitation and includes a vehicle of a prescribed type or in a prescribed circumstance.

Infringements

Receiving an infringement is not something that anyone enjoys and in many cases the fine can be avoided. Enforcement is the last resort in the City's effort to ensure a safe and secure community.

Parking

A few simple tips will help you to avoid incurring a parking fine:

• Ensure that you carefully read and follow any parking signs, private parking, ACROD, time restrictions and loading zones.
• Know the traffic and parking rules and observe them
• Refrain from parking in No Stopping areas, No Parking areas, Loading Zones, in Bus Stops and bays or Taxi Only bays
• Do not park on a verge where signage prohibits the action, on verges without permission from the property owner, in bays for other types of vehicles (e.g. motorcycles, bicycles, taxis), in rights of way, in a way that obstructs a driveway or footpath or facing against the traffic flow
• Check that you know the times you are allowed to park and allow yourself time to return before your parking expires
• Ensure you have parked your vehicle within the lines or area permitted
• Ensure that you display your parking permit the right side up and in a prominent place
• If you have a current ACROD permit ensure it is clearly visible
• Do not use disabled only parking areas for parking, loading or unloading, unless you hold a valid ACROD permit, even if the vehicle is occupied
• Parking the same as another illegally parked vehicle does not make you exempt from an infringement notice
• If your tyres have been chalked, do not attempt to remove the chalk marks and do not remove the vehicle (once parked) and re-park within the same street/area within the designated time limit (the time limit does not apply merely to the space or bay occupied - it applies to the whole street or car park)
• Allow yourself enough time to park thoughtfully and carefully.

If you have received an Infringement

If you have received an Infringement you may choose to do one of the following things:

Pay the Infringement
This can be paid in person at the Administration Building or by post to Locked Bag 1, Busselton WA 6280.

Note that extensions on payment are not generally given and part payments are not accepted.

Appeal the Infringement
If you believe you have unjustly received an infringement notice, you do have the right of appeal. Your appeal must be in writing and should be submitted by letter to: City of Busselton, Locked Bag 1 Busselton 6280 or you can appeal the infringement online:

• Parking Infringement Appeal Form
• Infringement Appeal Form

To avoid additional costs, an appeal must be lodged within 28 days of receiving an infringement:

• Appeals will not be accepted by phone. 
• Appeals may be accepted by email or fax, provided a residential address is supplied to enable a response to be sent.
• Appeals will be accepted in person at the Administration Building.

Details of the infringement which need to be included in your appeal are:

• Infringement number
• Date of notice 
• Vehicle registration number (if applicable)
• Return address and phone number 
• Photocopies of all relevant supporting documentation
• Detailed reasons why you believe an appeal should be granted.

It is advisable to retain a copy for your own records until the matter is resolved.

All appeals are lodged and processed through an appeal administration system. A letter of response advising the outcome of the appeal will be posted to you.

Nominate another Driver of the Vehicle

If you were not the driver of the vehicle at the time the infringement was incurred, you have 28 days to nominate the actual driver by completing a statutory declaration with the driver's full  name and current address and forwarding it to the City. The statutory declaration needs to be witnessed by a person authorised to witness a statutory declaration or a Justice of the Peace. In the absence of proof to the contrary, you will be deemed to have committed the offence.

Take the matter to Court
Should you wish to have an infringement heard in the Magistrates' Court rather than investigated by the City, please notify the City in writing.  On receipt of such a nomination, the City will make all necessary arrangements for the matter to be heard in the Magistrates' Court and will notify you in writing of the date when the "First Mention" will occur. 

Litter Control

Litter Act 1979 and Litter Regulations 1981

The above Act and Regulations relate to the correct disposal of litter.

Litter is defined as all kinds of rubbish, refuse, junk, garbage or scrap and any articles or material abandoned or unwanted by the owner or the person in possession thereof. The above Act and Regulations relate to the following offences:

• Domestic or commercial waste must not be deposited in a public litter receptacle.
• Unsecure loads – a person shall not drive a vehicle carrying a load unless the load is so arranged, contained, fastened or covered so that the load or any part of it cannot fall or otherwise escape from the vehicle, in or upon any street or public place.
• Littering – any person who deposits litter, or causes litter to be deposited on any land, and/or on or into any water(s) commits an offence.
• Breaking glass – any person who breaks any glass, metal or glass earthenware, on any land or into any waters, commits an offence.
• Bill posting – Any person who leaves or posts a bill on any building, fence, furniture, pillar, post, screen, tree, statue, wall or other object, or on or adjacent to a public place, or vacant land, commits an offence.

Off Road Vehicles

Control of Vehicles Act (Off Road Areas)

Requirements: Off Road Vehicles - (a) must be registered; (b) must comply with prescribed safety and noise standards; (c) can only be used in certain specified areas (permitted areas) or on private land with the owner's or occupier's consent; and (d) must not be driven by children under eight years of age (except on private land where the owner's or occupier's consent has been given).

In relation to (c), 4 wheel drive vehicles are permitted access on the Wonnerup Beach from the Wonnerup Boat Ramp east to the mouth of the esturay ONLY.

There are no gazetted areas in the City of Busselton designated for trail bikes under the Control of Vehicles Act

(Off Road Areas).

Proposed Dog Exercise, Restricted & Prohibited Areas

To meet local government statutory obligations, the City is undertaking a review of local laws relating to dog exercise areas. Community feedback is sought on proposed changes to current dog exercise areas across the City.

 It's important to note that these changes are proposals only and community feedback provided through the submission process will be taken into account by Council. The current plans, start/finish dates and times of use in restricted areas are a draft, not the finished or final plan.

 In the restricted area, outside of the nominated start and finish dates (1^st December – 30^th April) the areas revert back to  Dog Exercise Areas (it should be noted these are proposed dates only, the final dates will be set after reviewing all of the submissions).

The times in restricted area, 8am- 6pm, dogs are not permitted at all. Outside these times, 6pm-8am, the area reverts back to a Dog Exercise area (it should be noted these are proposed times only, the final times will be set after reviewing all of the submissions).

When there is a City approved activity (football, cricket, T-ball etc) in the ‘Dog Exercise Area Unless Approved Activity’ area (Ovals, sporting grounds and parks) all dogs are to be kept on a leash. If there is no approved activity in the area, the area is an off leash dog exercise area.

We needed a starting point with our plans, dates and times. These were designed to stimulate healthy discussion for dog owners and non-dog owners taking in all parties views for consideration.

Currently we only have 10kms of dog exercises areas that dogs can run free off the leash.

Whatever areas that are finally endorsed by Council, we believe there will be approximately 40kms of dog off leash areas throughout the whole of the City of Busselton beaches.

Hopefully we can find an even balance for all dog and non-dog owners to walk and enjoy our beachers together.

Submissions closed 21 December 2012.

Please note: This proposal will not be implemented this summer.

MAP 1 Wonnerup & Geographe
MAP 1 Wonnerup & Geographe Details

MAP 2 Busselton, Geographe & Reinscourt
MAP 2 Busselton, Geographe & Reinscourt Details

MAP 3 West Busselton, Broadwater & Abbey
MAP 3 West Busselton, Broadwater & Abbey Details

MAP 4 Dunsborough
MAP 4 Dunsborough Details

Straying Stock

The City regularly receives complaints from property owners, vehicle drivers and the Police Services on straying livestock on roadways throughout the Shire.  Under the Local Government Act it is an offence for the owner of livestock to permit them to stray or to be at large.

If the owner of livestock:

• permits the livestock to stray;
• permits the livestock to be at large;
• tethers the livestock; or
• depastures the livestock

in a street or other public place he/she commits an offence.  Penalty: $200.

If livestock are found straying or at large, or tethered, or depastured, in a street or other public place, the owner of the livestock is regarded for the purposes of this section as having permitted the cattle to so stray or to be at large or to have so tethered or depastured the cattle.

If the owner of the cattle cannot be found, the person in charge or apparently in charge of the cattle is regarded for the purposes of this section as the owner.

In proceedings relating to an offence mentioned in this section, an averment in the complaint that a person is the owner, or person in charge or apparently in charge, of the cattle in respect of which the complaint is made, is regarded as proved in the absence of proof to the contrary.

Rural property owners should safeguard their liability in this regard and ensure that boundary fences are in sound condition and gates locked to avoid prosecution or liability for damage to vehicles from accidents with straying livestock.

A person who neglects to keep in repair a fence or gate separating the land owned or occupied by him from a road commits an offence.

INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS IN THE CITY OF BUSSELTON

INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS IN THE CITY OF BUSSELTON 

Asbestos can only be disposed of at the Dunsborough Waste Facility, Vidler Road, Dunsborough from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am & 3.30pm.

Large quantities must be triple wrapped in heavy duty black plastic and labeled ASBESTOS and must be on a pallet (not on gluts) so that it can be unloaded by the waste facility loader.

Small quantities which can be unloaded by hand do not have to be on a pallet, however they must be triple wrapped in heavy duty black plastic and labeled ASBESTOS.

Loads not complying with these requirements will be rejected at the discretion of the leading hand.

It is usual practice for customers to give at least half an hour’s notice before arriving at the waste facility with asbestos.  Again, small quantities may be accepted without notice at the discretion of the leading hand.

The contact phone number for the Dunsborough Waste Facility is 0417 179 596.

The cost of disposal for asbestos is $100/tonne and for small quantities the minimum charge is $20.

Asbestos is NOT ACCEPTED at the Busselton Waste Transfer Station.

If you have any queries regarding identification and disposal of asbestos, please contact either the Dunsborough Waste Facility or City of Busselton Operations Services on (08) 9781 0329.

Commercial Rubbish Collection Application Forms

Kerbside Recycling Service

A yellow top bin recycling service is provided if a domestic waste service is provided. Please contact the City of Busselton on 9781 0444 to arrange delivery of a free recycle bin and inclusion on the service run.

The Recycling Bin Service collects and recycles more than 3,000 tonnes of recyclable materials over a 12 month period. For information about what happens to recycled waste click on http://www.perthwaste.com.au/municipal-services

Contamination of Recycling Bins is a Problem

These items are being found in the yellow top bins and ruin the recycling process, contaminating acceptable waste and making it unable to be recycled. Please do not place these things in the yellow top bin:

• household food waste - put it in the dark green wheelie bin
• electrical and electronic goods - drop it off at either the Busselton Transfer Station or the Dunsborough Waste Facility for free so we can recycle it as E-waste
• fluorescent lights & long life light globes - drop them off at either the City of Busselton administration building on Southern Drive or at one of the Waste Facilities for free so we can recycle them responsibly
• needles and syringes - contact the waste department on 9781 0359 for a disposal unit for sharps
• plastic bags or bread bags - put them in your dark green general rubbish bin
• rubber and leather - put them in your dark green general rubbish bin
• garden refuse and grass clippings - drop it off for free at one of the Waste Facilities or bag it up and put it in your dark green wheelie bin
• mulch and leaves - drop it off for free at one of the Waste Facilities or bag it up and put it in your dark green wheelie bin
• clothing and toys - if in good condition donate to charity, if not put it in the dark green wheelie bin
• timber - if untreated, drop it off for free at one of the Waste Facilities.  If treated, it cannot be recycled & needs to taken to the Waste Facilities.
• polystyrene - cannot be recycled - put it in the dark green wheelie bin
• crockery and ceramics - cannot be recycled - put it in the dark green wheelie bin
• broken plate glass - cannot be recycled - put it in the dark green wheelie bin
• nappies - landfill only - put them in the dark green wheelie bin
• batteries - alkaline batteries can be disposed of in the dark green wheelie bin, rechargeable batteries can be taken to the City Administration building or one of the Waste Facilities for free so we can recycle them
• oil, acid or chemicals of any kind - contact the waste department on 9781 0359 for information on disposal of chemicals, acid and oil.

(Some of the above items are accepted at the Waste Disposal Sites - refer to these sections for further information.)

For more information please contact the City of Busselton on (08) 9781 0444 or Green Recycling on 1800 260 033.

Waste Disposal Facility - Busselton

The Busselton Waste Facility (mobile ph: 0408 933 441) located on Rendezvous Road is open for domestic waste disposal on Saturdays and Sundays only between the hours of 7.00am and 4.30pm.

The facility is also open for waste disposal on Monday public holidays from 7.00am - 4.30pm, but is closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.

The facility is open for recycling and green waste disposal seven days a week, 7.00am to 5.00pm.  There is no charge for domestic recycled goods including green waste, fridges, cardboard, scrap metal, aluminium cans, glass bottles and jars, electronic goods, waste oil (up to 20 litres per container), fluorescent lights, rechargeable batteries, car batteries, car bodies and expired gas bottles.

Charges apply for recycling tyres.  Charges also apply to commercial green waste, commercial cardboard, commercial electronic waste and commercial fridges.

For disposal of commercial motor oil, please contact the Busselton Waste Facility before your arrival.  For disposal of cooking oil contact Fataway on (08) 9274 7668.

A free Drum Muster recycling service operates for cleaned agricultural and veterinary chemical drums (both plastic and steel).  All drums must be triple rinsed prior to arrival.  Please telephone the Busselton Waste Facility to arrange disposal of drums.

All other waste disposal during the week needs to be directed to the Dunsborough Waste Facility.

Waste Disposal Facility - Dunsborough

The Dunsborough Waste Facility (mobile ph: 0417 179 596) located on Vidler Road (off Caves Road between Dunsborough and Yallingup) is now the City of Busselton's main waste disposal facility.  The hours of operation are between 7.00am and 5.00pm, seven days a week, with the exception of Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.  Please note the Dunsborough Waste Facility closes for staff lunchbreak 12pm - 12.40pm on weekends only.  If you have any queries regarding opening times, please call Dunsborough on 0417 179 596.

The Busselton Facility is only open on the weekends for domestic waste disposal - Saturdays, Sundays & Monday Public Holidays from 7.00am to 4.30pm.

The Dunsborough facility is open for recycling and green waste disposal seven days a week, 7.00am to 5.00pm.  There is no charge for domestic recycled goods including fridges, cardboard, scrap metal, aluminium cans, glass bottles and jars, electronic goods, waste oil (up to 20 litres per container), fluorescent lights, rechargeable batteries, car batteries, car bodies and expired gas bottles.

Charges apply for recycling tyres.  Charges also apply to commercial green waste, commercial cardboard, commercial electronic waste and commercial fridges.

For disposal of commercial motor oil, please contact the Dunsborough Waste Facility before your arrival.  For disposal of cooking oil contact Fataway on (08) 9274 7668.

A free Drum Muster recycling service operates for cleaned agricultural and veterinary chemical drums (both plastic and steel).  All drums must be triple rinsed prior to arrival.  Please telephone the Dunsborough Waste Facility to arrange disposal of drums.

Waste Management Strategic Plan

For many years now waste management has been a contentious issue for the City of Busselton. The community is concerned about how waste is managed and Council is concerned about the provision of a cost effective and reliable service and adequate provision for future waste management needs to the community. All this needs to be undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner.

The City of Busselton's history of waste management has been similar to many rural local authorities. In the early days waste was seen purely in terms of disposal to landfill. The district’s population was small, land was plentiful so the selected treatment was to dig a shallow hole and bury the waste.

Waste management is now far more sophisticated. The focus of waste management has changed from disposal practices to the diversion of waste from landfill via avoidance, reuse and recycling.

New technologies also supplement and provide alternatives to land filling such as the recovery of landfill gases and gasification/incineration of waste to generate electricity.

It is important for local government and the community as a whole to view waste management as management of an important future resource and not as the disposal of unwanted material. A large proportion of everything produced and manufactured on the earth will one day eventually end up in the hands of local government authorities for management or disposal.

With careful thought, planning and the implementation of the appropriate management practices local government can ensure that all of these resources are utilised once again for the benefit of future generations. This will reduce the reliance on the extraction of raw materials and minimise the generation of greenhouse gases from land fill, manufacturing and transport operations.

This will not only help Australia meet its Kyoto Protocol targets, but will significantly benefit the environment and maximise natural resources.

Even though the City’s waste management operations are small in scale, the City recognises that the district of the City of Busselton encompasses one of the world’s most pristine and environmentally sensitive areas and is one of Australia’s 15 biodiversity hotspots. Therefore the City’s waste management practices form an important component in ensuring the local environment is sensitively managed on behalf of the community.

The implementation of best practice in waste management will ensure that the City of Busselton is best placed to benefit from future advances in waste management practices and will also provide a benchmark for other rural local authorities to follow and hence improve the management of adjacent environments.

Weighbridge at Dunsborough Waste Facility

The weighbridge at the Dunsborough Waste Facility came into operation on 1 July 2009.  All commercial waste was charged by weight from that date.  The following fees inclusive of GST, as advertised in the Council's Fees and Charges, are applicable for 2012/13 (per 100kg):

• General Waste $5.00
• Building Waste (unseparated) $5.00
• Clean Green Waste $2.80
• Liquid Waste $4.50
• Asbestos (commercial & domestic) $10.00
• Bricks and Concrete $2.00
• Clean Fill no charge
• Minimum Weighbridge Charge $20.00

Staff reserve the right to apply general waste fees to loads containing green waste which are not suitable for mulching and general waste fees to loads of clean fill which are not suitable for use as cover material.

For any queries on the weighbridge please contact Waste Management Officer Allan Miller by phone on (08) 9781 0359.